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What is the average weight of a three-year-old child?

32 lb (14.5 kg)

Which plant, if ingested by a preschool-age client, would necessitate further action by the nurse?

Lily

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student about the development of adolescents according to Piaget's theory. Which statement made by the student indicates a need for further education? Select all that apply.

"Adolescents emphasize using knowledge to achieve a goal." "Adolescents have the ability to recognize different answers for different situations."

A nurse educates a group of parents about the psychosocial changes of adolescents. Which statement made by parents indicates inadequate learning?

"Adolescents love their parents in every situation."

Which teaching statement related to the growth of a preschool-age client is appropriate when educating the family during a scheduled health maintenance visit?

"Your child's legs will grow in length versus the trunk of the body during this stage of development."

A nurse is teaching a parent about the different temperaments that a child may display. What temperament would an easy child display? Select all that apply.

An easy child is open and adaptable to change. An easy child is regular and predictable in his or her habits. An easy child displays a mild-to-moderately intense mood that is typically positive.

According to Erikson's stages of life, what is the stage when a child begins walking, feeding, and using the toilet?

Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt

The student nurse is preparing a chart on the clinical manifestations associated with different types of poisoning in children. Which chart entry made by the student nurse indicates adequate knowledge regarding the clinical manifestations of poisoning?

Client A Toilet cleaner Drooling and inability to clear secretions

Which intervention should the nurse perform when a pregnant woman is exposed to a teratogen?

Determine the temporal relation between the occurrence of pregnancy and administration of the drug

A nurse is teaching a class of nursing assistants about the differences in care among various age groups. Care of which age group of children does the nurse describe as the most challenging?

From 1 to 4 years of age

A 13-year-old is found to have idiopathic scoliosis. She is upset about the treatment regimen and is worried about being different from her friends. What should the nurse do to help the child maintain a positive self-image during treatment?

Help her investigate appropriate clothing to enhance her appearance.

A client undergoing treatment for a medical condition gave birth to a baby with renal failure as a result of the teratogenic effect of the medications. Which medical condition is the client likely getting treated for?

Hypertension

Which behavior noted by the nurse when observing a preschool-age client indicates the end of the Oedipus or Electra complex?

Identification with same-sex parent

The nurse is assessing four infants. Which infant does the nurse anticipate to be of abnormal weight?

Infant 2 age = 5 months weight at birth = 3.3 kg current weight = 8.5 kg

Which statement is true about the sleep pattern of preschoolers?

On average, a preschooler sleeps about 12 hours a night.

A mother brings her 5-year-old daughter to the children's clinic after teachers report that the girl is disobedient and hostile. The child has a negative attitude and argues often with her teachers. At this time she has not violated the rights of other students. The mother reports that she has also noticed this behavior at home. The nurse suspects that the behavior described is associated with what disorder?

Oppositional defiant disorder

A nurse caring for a client from another country asks about the client's healthcare traditions. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency does the nurse comply with?

Patient-centered care

The nurse accompanies a 3-year-old child to the playroom. The toddler seems afraid to select a toy or activity. What age-appropriate play materials should the nurse offer? Select all that apply.

Plastic tea set Mold and clay Play telephone

A 2-year-old boy who has fallen from a tree tells his parents and the nurse, "Bad, bad tree." The nurse concludes that the child is within the cognitive developmental norm of which Piaget stage?

Preconceptual operations

A woman receiving treatment with topiramate gives birth to a newborn with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Which Food Drug Administration (FDA) Pregnancy Risk category of pregnancy does the drug belong?

Pregnancy category D

According to Piaget's theory, what are the cognitive or moral developmental changes in children aged 6 to 12 years? Select all that apply.

The child develops logical thinking. The child is in the concrete operations period.

Why does the nurse recommend that parents give their child food rich in vitamin A?

To help the child improve visual acuity

Which symptoms of depression, often overlooked in the older adult client, should the nurse include in the assessment process? Select all that apply.

Insomnia General fatigue

A nurse is providing dietary counseling to a client at 14 weeks' gestation. The client is a recent immigrant from Asia, and the nurse explores the foods that the client usually eats. Which foods should the nurse counsel the client to avoid during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Raw shellfish Herbal supplements Soft-scrambled eggs

Which statement regarding a teratogenic drug is incorrect?

Teratogenic drugs act during all periods of gestation.


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