Growth and Development ch 27: adolescent 11-18 years

The school nurse is conducting a health class with a group of high school students on the topic of sex and sexuality issues. The nurse determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which aspect as most important?

"Adolescents need to know how to use condoms correctly to avoid sexually transmitted infections."

The nurse is assessing an adolescent in the clinic at a routine well-visit. Which question should the nurse prioritize to encourage the adolescent to share detailed information?

"Do you have oral, anal, or vaginal sex?"

A male nurse is meeting with a group of 12-year-old boys to discuss expected bodily changes. After one of the boy's says, "My older brother told me my bed might be wet and that means I had a wet dream. Is that true?" What is the best response from the nurse?

"Having wet dreams indicates that your body is going through a process of maturing."

A male nurse is meeting with a group of high school boys to discuss various health topics. After the session on testicular self-exam, the nurse determines the session is successful when one of the students responds with which comment?

"I am almost 15 now, so that means I could possibly get this disease."

The school nurse is teaching a health class on nutrition with some adolescents. Which comment by a student should the nurse prioritize and provide more teaching?

"I am feeling so fat. I think I need to exercise a few extra hours today."

The nutritionist is presenting information about vegetarian diets with a group of nursing students. The nutritionist determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which factor concerning the semi-vegetarian diet?

"The diet excludes red meat and possibly poultry."

A 15-year-old client tells the nurse he has been having wet dreams and is ashamed and afraid he will get into trouble because he believes his parents think he is too young to understand or know about sex. To which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to respond?

"Wet dreams are not the result of anything you are doing but are simply the body's way of ridding itself of excess semen."

The school nurse is meeting with a group of 11-year-old girls to discuss expected puberty changes in their bodies. When one of the girls states, 'I just feel like my whole body is changing and I don't know why' what should the nurse point out to this group?

"You have lots of hormone changes going on right now."

The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old girl at an annual well-clinic visit and notes the girl started menses at 13 years of age and grew 1 inch (2.5 cm) over the past year. When questioned by the young lady if this is normal, which answer should the nurse prioritize?

"You're following expected patterns of growth."

The nurse is meeting with a group of adolescent athletes to discuss their nutritional needs. The nurse should encourage the adolescents to include which foods in their diet to increase iron intake?

-Dried fruits -Peanuts

The nurse is measuring the height of a 13-year-old girl who was 56 in (142.24 cm) tall at age 9. The nurse predicts the girl will be approximately how tall if following the normal pattern of growth?

68 in (172.72 cm)

The nurse is leading a discussion in a health class at the high school on adolescent relationships. The nurse determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which type of relationship as involving a member of the opposite sex?

A heterosexual relationship

A 17-year-old female is meeting with the nurse for an annual well-visit and is asking the nurse questions about how to know when one is in love. The nurse should point out which factor to help decide if both individuals have reached a mutual agreement and are ready for an intimate relationship?

A sense of trust and identity

The nurse is meeting with a group of caregivers of adolescents and discussing sex and sexuality, including how to discuss these issues with their children. Which comment should the nurse prioritize with this group of caregivers?

Being honest and straightforward with teenagers will encourage them to ask about subjects like sexuality.

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local health fair depicting the differences in maturity between preadolescents. Which differing factor should the nurse prioritize in the presentation?

Boys grow at a slower, steadier rate than do girls.

The nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 17-year-old girl who is complaining of a gap in her memory of the previous night. She reports after drinking only one drink that she felt dizzy and disoriented. She woke up in a friend's bed but has no recollection of getting there. What action should the nurse prioritize for this client?

Complete a rape kit to rule out possible sexual abuse while she was blacked out.

The school nurse is presenting information to a group of high school students who are asking about vegetarian diets? Which foods will the nurse point out are not eaten when following the vegan diet?

Dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs

The nurse is assessing a teenage client and notes his lower front teeth are slightly crossed over. The nurse points out to his caregiver that he should see an orthodontist about this to prevent which potential situation?

Even slight malocclusions make chewing and jaw function less efficient.

The parents of a 16-year-old male are worried about recent changes in his behavior, ignoring his schoolwork and sports, and spending almost all of his free time interacting with his girlfriend. Which suggestion should the nurse point out would best address this situation?

He has developed his own identity by now; being able to establish close relationships with girls is important preparation for all of his adult relationships. They should honor his need to be with, or talk to, his girlfriend as long as he has completed his schoolwork for the day.

The nurse is meeting with a group of caregivers of adolescents. Which example should the nurse point out is most effective for the caregiver to support the adolescent?

Let them choose their hairstyle, even though it may not look the best for them.

The caregiver of a 17-year-old girl is concerned she is not getting enough nutrition since starting a lactovegetarian diet and asking for menu ideas. Which food items should the nurse point out the child is choosing not to eat based on this diet?

Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs

A group of nursing students are preparing sample menus for the lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet. The instructor determines the presentation is successful after noting the students avoided the use of which foods in planning the menus?

Red meat, poultry, and fish

The nurse is teaching a nutritional class to a group of Asian adolescents who are lactose-intolerant. Which food should the nurse point out will help these adolescents consume the calcium they need for proper nutrition?

Soybean curd

A 16-year-old client has been hospitalized 100 miles from home for 1 week to repair a fractured patella suffered in a skateboarding accident. She was cheerful and chatty when she first arrived, but the nurse notes in recent days she has become increasingly quiet and seems lonely. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize for this client?

Take her to the teen lounge so she can meet other teens, use a phone, and check her e-mail.

The nurse is preparing to participate in a community discussion on the needs of the adolescents in the local school. The nurse should point out which goal is the primary concern for these young individuals as the committee makes plans?

Teens are busy developing their own personal identity.

The nursing instructor is leading a class discussion on the various aspects of adolescents. The instructors determines the class is successful after the students correctly choose which milestone as the beginning of adolescence?

The beginning of puberty

The school nurse is preparing for a career fair at the local high school. Which factor should the nurse point out when presenting various medical career options to the students?

The individual's sex no longer decides which career options are available.

The father of a 15-year-old daughter is concerned she is not getting adequate nutrition to play high school basketball. Her games are on Friday nights. Which suggestion should the nurse point out will best suit the needs of this adolescent?

Three daily meals that include choices from each of the food groups; Friday's lunch eaten around 2 p.m. with a small amount of fat and a somewhat larger than usual portion of complex carbohydrates.

The mother of an adolescent has called to talk to the pediatric nurse over concern that her daughter is not getting proper nutrition now that she has started following a vegetarian diet. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this mother?

Vegetarian diets can be healthy; ensure she includes whole-grain products, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy dairy substitutes.