The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with hyperpituitarism due to a tumor on the anterior pituitary gland. Which of the following would be a priority for this child?
A) Promoting a healthy body image
B) Encouraging effective family coping
C) Providing pre- and postoperative care
D) Promoting knowledge about treatment options
C
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The nurse in the emergency department admitting a child with a fractured arm suspects child abuse after observing:
a. lack of parental concern for the severity of the injury. b. the child not answering questions concerning the injury. c. parents not asking about the child's condition. d. inconsistency between the injury and the parents' explanation of it.
Teach patients who have difficulty swallowing pills to place them in a small amount of food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A mother of a 4-year-old child reports daily episodes of encopresis and says that many of the children at the preschool make fun of her child. What is e best tip for the nurse to use as an advocate?
1. Discuss with the mother ways toconceal the child's diapers. 2. Encourage the mother to dress thechild in dark pants. 3. Tell the mother to keep the child athome until potty trained. 4. Call the school nurse and teacherwhile the parent is in the office to discuss the situation and identify possible solutions.
While going through the process of acculturation a client will be:
1. Identifying with 2 or more cultures 2. Adapting to and adopting a new culture 3. Showing favor to the dominant culture 4. Socializing within their primary cultural group