When working with adolescents, the nurse must realize that adolescence is characterized by
a. a search for identity
b. a review of past life experiences
c. the desire to be like the parents
d. the establishment of trusting relationships
A
Adolescents' major task developmentally is developing a sense of identity.
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A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local women's group about heart disease and women. Which of the following would the nurse expect to address when discussing measures to promote health?
A) Women have similar symptoms as men for a heart attack. B) Heart disease is no longer viewed as a "man's disease.". C) Women experiencing a heart attack are at greater risk for dying. D) Heart attacks in women are more easily diagnosed.
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A pt with diabetic nephropathy reports having frequent hypoglycemic episodes "so my doctor reduced my insulin, which means my diabetes is improving." what is the nurse's best response?
a. congratulations! you must be following the diet and lifestyle instruction very carefully b. when kidney function is reduced, the insulin is available for a longer time and thus less of it is needed c. you should probably talk to your doctor again. you have been diagnosed with nephropathy and that changes the situation d. let me get you a brochure about the relationship of diabetes and kidney disease. it is a complex and hard to understand.