Exam 25: Development

The nurse is utilizing Kohlberg's theory to assess the moral development of several school-age children.According to this theorist,the nurse should recognize this age group is mainly concerned with which step in moral development?

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with cystic fibrosis who suddenly becomes noncompliant with the medication regimen.Which intervention should the nurse choose to help improve medication compliance for this client?

The school nurse is administering methylphenidate (Ritalin)to an adolescent is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The adolescent is noncompliant with coming to the nurse's office at noon for the medication.Which does the nurse suspect as the cause of the adolescent's noncompliance with the current medication regimen?

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

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

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 support the nurse's suspicions?

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 assessment findings support the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a child who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP).What are appropriate nursing diagnoses for this child? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a family with four children whose third child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).After completing an assessment,which statement made by the mother leads the nurse to a diagnosis of compromised family coping?

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

The community health nurse,working with a group of women from another country who smoke,encourages them to stop smoking before and during pregnancy.A participant asks the nurse,"why is it important to stop smoking before and during pregnancy?" Which health problem associated with smoking before and during pregnancy will the nurse include in the response?

The nurse is caring for a child with intellectual deficits who is diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT).The family is expressing difficulty with managing the child's care needs.Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this situation?

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

A nurse working in labor and delivery is teaching a group of pregnant clients about maternal risk factors associated with increased risk of the development of cerebral palsy (CP).Which statements will the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The mother of a child starting school in a few weeks is concerned how her child will interact with other children.Which response by the nurse is best to address this mother's concern?

A school nurse is working with a group of teachers to help them address the developmental needs of preschool students.The nurse tells the group that preschool-age children are experiencing the stage of initiative versus guilt described in Erikson's theory.Which activity should the nurse suggest to foster development at this stage?

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 psychiatric nurse is actively involved in the planning of a new children's mental health clinic.The nurse understands the importance of including a play area at this site because of the population it will serve.Which is the reason for the use of play and toys to assess children with suspected mental health disorders?

The nurse assesses several infants during well-baby checkups.Which statement made by a parent would cause the nurse to suspect that the infant may have cerebral palsy (CP)?

After completing an assessment,the nurse is concerned that a pregnant client is at risk for having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Which characteristics should the nurse recognize as increasing the risk for having a child with ASD? Select all that apply.