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Growth and Development Infant thru Death Questions WithComplete Solutions
A 23-year-old recent college graduate is confused about the next
steps to take in life. During the conversation what should the
nurse identify as the most appropriate issue to focus on at this
time? Correct Answer Applying for and accepting suitable
employment
A 33-year-old unmarried client reveals a desire to parent a child.
What challenge should the nurse discuss with this client?
Correct Answer Challenges of single parenthood
A 4-year-old has broken his leg and is fitted with a full leg cast
that impairs his mobility greatly. At a follow-up visit, the mother
expresses concern that he has "started wetting the bed again."
What response should the nurse provide the mother to address
her concerns? Correct Answer "A child's behavior may regress
to an earlier stage of development during an acute illness."
A 62-year-old grandmother asks the nurse why so many
wrinkles have developed on her face. What is the best response
by the nurse? Correct Answer "The wrinkles are the result of
loss of elasticity."
A 70-year-old couple is considering marriage and is concerned
about whether they will be able to participate in sexual
activities. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer "Both of you may have to adapt to possible
changes in sexuality."
,A client diagnosed with terminal cardiovascular disease is angry
and verbally abusive to staff as well as visitors. When a visitor
expresses being hurt by the client's actions but wanting to be
supportive, which response best supports the client? Correct
Answer "Try to see past the anger and listen to what he is
saying."
A client diagnosed with terminal illness sleeps a great deal as a
means of escaping from reality of the inevitable but accepted
death. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of
care to support the client at this stage of the death process?
Correct Answer Providing gentle touch to assure the client that
someone is here and is cares
A client living in an extended care facility wants to know how to
live a healthier and a happier life in older adulthood. What
healthcare goal should the nurse present? Correct Answer Be
as engaged and active with life as you possibly can.
A client who is the parent of four children has started divorce
proceedings. Which intervention should the nurse implement to
assist the client with this decision? Correct Answer Provide
information concerning financial assistance the family may
qualify for
A client with a terminal illness is in the acceptance stage of
dying. The family is worried that the client is devoid of all
feelings and has given up everything associated with life. How
can the nurse explain the client's behavior to the family?
Correct Answer The client is resolving emotional conflicts
about death.
, A client, diagnosed with cancer states a desired outcome of
quality of life. Which statement indicates that the desired
outcome has been met for the client? Correct Answer The
client verbalizes satisfaction regarding relationships with family
members.
A couple with young children ask the nurse about the factors
that contribute to a strong family unit. What information should
the nurse provide to the parents? Correct Answer Both parents
need to be involved in childrearing activities.
A dying client is not eating and only drinks small sips of fluid
occasionally. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer Do not force food or fluids.
A family consists of an infant, school-age child, teenager,
mother, and father. Which individual exerts the most lasting
influence on the ongoing development of the adolescent?
Correct Answer Peer group
A gentleman that is being assessed for high blood pressure tells
the nurse that he is worried about his teenage son who has
started using drugs and alcohol and does not listen to him. What
should the nurse suggest to the client to help his son overcome
peer pressure?
1. Model safe habits and practices.
2. Promote a safe home environment where the son receives
appropriate responses.
3. Give information about the hazards of risk taking.
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