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The nurse is providing care for a female adolescent at an in-patient facility for persons with eating disorders. The adolescent’s current weight is less than 85% of ideal body weight. The adolescent appears to be unexpectedly agreeable with the interventions being implemented for weight gain. Which is an important intervention for the nurse to perform?

The nurse is providing care for a female adolescent at an in-patient facility for persons with eating disorders. The adolescent’s current weight is less than 85% of ideal body weight. The adolescent appears to be unexpectedly agreeable with the interventions being implemented for weight gain. Which is an important intervention for the nurse to perform?

The nurse is providing care to a hospitalized 1-year-old patient. The nurse locks the exits per protocol to prevent the removal of the child from the unit. The grandparents become angry about this, because they want to take the infant outside for “some fresh air.” What is the appropriate measure that the staff take to promote patient safety and professionalism?

A nurse is providing care to an adolescent patient. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to enhance communication with the patient?

The nurse is performing a routine pediatric assessment on an 13-year-old student who is being medicated for ADHD. The parent reports disruptive behavior and acting out both at school and at home. The parent asks about a possible medication increase. Which information is the most important for the nurse to acquire?

The nurse is performing a routine pediatric assessment on an 13-year-old student who is being medicated for ADHD. The parent reports disruptive behavior and acting out both at school and at home. The parent asks about a possible medication increase. Which information is the most important for the nurse to acquire?

The nurse is preparing to provide care to a child from a culture that is unfamiliar to the nurse. Which action by the nurse is most effective in providing culturally competent care?

The nurse is presenting a program to the parents of school-age children about prescription drug abuse among adolescents. Which information does the nurse provide to parents about preventing their children from abusing prescription drugs?

The nurse in a pediatric emergency department is providing care for a school-age child with first- and second-degree burns to the hands and arms. The parent states, “She is so fascinated with the color and movement of the flames; she just got too close.” For which reason does the nurse recommend psychotherapy for this child?