Exam 25: Development

Which activities should the nurse emphasize when teaching parents about how to foster development in preschool-aged children?

The nurse is teaching the family of a child who is prescribed amphetamine mixed salts sustained release (Adderall XR)for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which of the following should the nurse teach the family is the best time to administer the medication?

The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old client diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP).Which of the following clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client? Select all that apply.

The school nurse cares for students with physical challenges and suspects that the needs for physical safety are not being adequately met for several students in the home environment.Which of the following assessment findings support the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a child diagnosed with ASD.Which of the following healthcare professionals should the nurse tell the parents will take part in their child's care? Select all that apply.

While conducting a well-child assessment,the nurse suspects that a 2-month-old has failure to thrive (FTT).Which of the following height and weight measurement parameters should the nurse use to help diagnose this health problem?

Which statement made by a parent would cause the nurse to suspect that the infant may have a developmental condition like cerebral palsy (CP)?

What does a nonorganic cause of failure to thrive (FTT)mean?

A nurse is teaching a mother of an infant who has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT)about the treatment for the condition.Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is interviewing the mother of a child who is being evaluated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).When assessing the child's health history,which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for ADHD?

The nurse is assessing a 20-month-old and learns that he is unable to stand alone.Which aspect of development does the nurse identify as altered?

A community health nurse is teaching a group of women about the dangers of smoking.Which of the following child health problems should the nurse mention as associated with smoking during pregnancy?

An individual with ASD who demonstrates marked distress on switching activities (such as responding with loud verbalizations and behaviors that could result in self-harm)is demonstrating which level of clinical manifestations of the disorder?

The parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)observe that the child has difficulty making friends and are concerned about social expectations for their child.Which of the following is the priority diagnosis for this child based on the parents' concern?

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has a history of depression.When including information to decrease the client's risk for having an infant diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT),which of the following rationales is appropriate?

The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is concerned about giving birth to a child with cerebral palsy.Which would the nurse include as risk factors for the condition? Select all that apply.

What activity should the nurse implement for a 6-month-old client with gross motor delays?

A nurse is providing education to the caregiver of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Which commonly associated behavioral problem should be identified in this teaching?

The school nurse is talking to a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)who wants to play soccer.Which action is most appropriate for the school nurse to take?