Exam 25: Development

A parent of a high school student with high-functioning ASD asks whether the child will ever be able to work.Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse suggests that the mother of an infant with failure to thrive (FTT)see a lactation specialist to assist with breastfeeding.Which goal is appropriate when planning care for this family?

Which of the following best describes the relationship of nutrition,immunity,and geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT)?

Which of the following would the nurse anticipate observing in the client with geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT)?

The parents of an infant report that the baby is often withdrawn and lethargic and does not eat or sleep well.The nurse notes that the child is underweight and small for its age.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a child newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Which of the following is the most appropriate overall outcome for this child?

Which of the following statements should the nurse include in a teaching session for an adult client with cerebral palsy (CP)?

Assuming approximately the same birth weight,level of prenatal care,and level of genetic predisposition,which of the following infants is least likely to develop ADHD during childhood?

The nurse is caring for an adult client with ASD.He indicates that he struggles with finding and maintaining employment.Which action by the nurse best addresses the client's needs?

Which of the following sets of symptoms would the nurse identify in an infant exhibiting hypotonia?

The nurse caring for a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP)is discussing the plan of care with the parents.Which should the nurse identify as a major goal of therapy for this child?

The parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)asks why family therapy has been prescribed.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The client's healthcare provider has prescribed amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall)to treat the child's disorder.Which of the following statements regarding the use of this medication is appropriate for the nurse to include in the medication teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client.The nurse suspects that the client may be minimizing her pain.Which should the nurse recognize as a common reason for this behavior in older adults?

A child with cerebral palsy (CP)is scheduled for casting of the lower extremities.When instructing the parents about the purpose of the casts,which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)who is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration.Which action by the nurse is appropriate when the child arrives to the care area?

A nurse is assessing a child who shows marked abnormalities in speech patterns.These includes using you in place of I,parroting words and phrases,and repeating questions rather than answering them.The nurse should recognize that these are characteristic of which condition?

According to Bandura's social learning theory,which of the following should the nurse advise the parent of a preschool-aged child to do in order to help the child become independent in activities of daily living?

During a home visit,the nurse suspects that a newborn is at risk for failure to thrive (FTT).Which statement by the child's mother supports this assessment?

A community health nurse is educating pregnant clients about the risk factors associated with the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which statement will the nurse include in the educational session?