Exam 9: Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood

The parents of an adolescent client ask about strategies to use to aid in obesity prevention. Which strategies does the nurse present to the parents? Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a group of parents about common adolescent behavior. Which comment by a parent indicates an urgent need for further discussion?

A sexually active high school student is asking about contraceptive devices. Which comment by the student indicates to the nurse that the student understands the information provided? Select all that apply.

The nurse is presenting material to a class of 9- to 11-year-old children. Which is the most important topic for the nurse to present for this age group?

The nurse from the local high school is giving a presentation to 16-year-olds on the risks associated with driving. Which information does the nurse include in the presentation as high-risk activities for causing motor vehicle crashes? Select all that apply.

A parent brings an 8-month-old infant to the healthcare clinic for a well-child appointment. Which consideration does the nurse use to compare the child's physical development with age-appropriate norms?

The nurse is interviewing a middle-aged adult. Which comment by the client does the nurse recognize as being representative of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

A 12-year-old child diagnosed with cancer is hospitalized for the first time. Considering many children in this age group have a fear of hospitals, which strategies will the nurse use to help the child during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

Which behavior by the parent does the nurse recognize as having the most impact on an infant developing trust?

Which consideration does the nurse recognize as being a typical priority for an adolescent?

A 30-year-old female comes to the emergency department with visible bruises to her face and arms. She tells the nurse: "My husband has been hitting me." Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A parent comes to the clinic with a 1-week-old infant for a newborn checkup. The parent tells the nurse, "My baby looks yellow to me." Which is the nurse's best response?