Exam 25: Development

The nurse is planning care for a family with five children, one of whom has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The child is being cared for in the home, has a tracheostomy, and is on a home ventilator. Which intervention best supports the needs of needs of the family?

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

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

The nurse is caring for a child with intellectual deficits who has been 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 is conducting a psychoeducation group with male and female clients. The nurse observes what appear to be differences in moral perspectives between the men and women. Which observation is most consistent with Gilligan's theory of moral development?

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?

The nurse is assessing a child who was last seen in the clinic 2 years earlier. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate as having remained relatively stable over time?

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?

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?

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?

The nurse notes that an infant does not seem to respond to noises in the environment and has difficulty following the movement of toys. Which diagnostic tools does the nurse anticipate will be used to further assess this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing developmental assessments on several children in a pediatric clinic setting. The nurse should recognize that which child is exhibiting a delay in meeting the expected developmental milestones? Select all that apply.

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?

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

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?

An infant is diagnosed with congenital CP caused by a meningitis infection. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse understands that the pathway for cellular damage is

A community nurse is planning an educational program supports the developmental tasks of adults ages 50 to 60. According to Gould's theory, which task should be emphasized?

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.

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

A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy the next day. The nurse has planned a preoperative teaching session for the child, who has a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which teaching technique is most appropriate for this client?