Cephalocaudal Development
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Development that occurs from the top of the head down to the extremities.
The parents of a 17-year-old male are concerned about his recent attitude changes,
physical changes, and lack of interest in eating. Which intervention should the nurse
consider first?
a. Refer to a family counselor, so the family can work together on the changes.
b. Ask the parents whether they have alcohol in the home.
c. Tell the physician to order drug screens to check for substance abuse.
d. Ask the teen privately whether he is using any substances such as drugs or alcohol
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, D
A 14 year old has been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. Which technique
is most appropriate in order to facilitate coping with this diagnosis?
a.warn the teen of the consequences of noncompliance
b.introduce the adolescent to another teenager who is successfully managing his
diabetes
c.give the adolescent specific instructions
d. encourage increased dependence on the teen's parents for several weeks
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B
proximodistal development
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The process by which development proceeds from the center of the body
outward to the extremities.
atraumatic care
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Development that occurs from the top of the head down to the extremities.
The parents of a 17-year-old male are concerned about his recent attitude changes,
physical changes, and lack of interest in eating. Which intervention should the nurse
consider first?
a. Refer to a family counselor, so the family can work together on the changes.
b. Ask the parents whether they have alcohol in the home.
c. Tell the physician to order drug screens to check for substance abuse.
d. Ask the teen privately whether he is using any substances such as drugs or alcohol
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, D
A 14 year old has been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. Which technique
is most appropriate in order to facilitate coping with this diagnosis?
a.warn the teen of the consequences of noncompliance
b.introduce the adolescent to another teenager who is successfully managing his
diabetes
c.give the adolescent specific instructions
d. encourage increased dependence on the teen's parents for several weeks
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B
proximodistal development
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The process by which development proceeds from the center of the body
outward to the extremities.
atraumatic care
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