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The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child what to expect in terms of normal growth and development. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education?
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child what to expect in terms of normal growth and development. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education?
- “I should expect my child to be constantly active.”
- “Finger feeding is abnormal and indicates the need for intervention.” (correct)
- “A coloring book is a developmentally appropriate activity for my child.”
- “My child’s vision has reached maturity.”
Which physical change noted by the nurse during a growth and developmental assessment for a 7-year-old patient necessitates further action?
Which physical change noted by the nurse during a growth and developmental assessment for a 7-year-old patient necessitates further action?
- Pubescent changes (correct)
- Weight gain of 4 lb (2 kg) per year
- Eruption of central incisors
- Height increase of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) during the entire period
A mother indicates a concern regarding her 6-year-old daughter’s breast development. What is the term for this condition?
A mother indicates a concern regarding her 6-year-old daughter’s breast development. What is the term for this condition?
- Puberty
- Precocious puberty (correct)
- Prepubescence
- Sexual latency
The nurse is conducting a growth and development assessment and must calculate the body mass
index (BMI) of a pediatric client. The child’s weight is 33 lb 4 oz. The child’s height is 37 5/8 in. tall. What is the child’s BMI?
The nurse is conducting a growth and development assessment and must calculate the body mass index (BMI) of a pediatric client. The child’s weight is 33 lb 4 oz. The child’s height is 37 5/8 in. tall. What is the child’s BMI?
A nurse is educating parents on the developmental life spans. Which developmental stage is characterized by a slower, steadier pattern of growth and development?
A nurse is educating parents on the developmental life spans. Which developmental stage is characterized by a slower, steadier pattern of growth and development?
A nurse is providing nutrition education to parents of a school-aged child. What is the appropriate response regarding the amount of calories that a school-aged child will need?
A nurse is providing nutrition education to parents of a school-aged child. What is the appropriate response regarding the amount of calories that a school-aged child will need?
A nurse is providing activities to a school-aged child that may be easier and comfortable due to the changes in proportions from the preschool stage of development. What activities should the nurse offer?
A nurse is providing activities to a school-aged child that may be easier and comfortable due to the changes in proportions from the preschool stage of development. What activities should the nurse offer?
A mother of a hospitalized child informs the nurse about her child’s growing sense of worth. The nurse gives the hospitalized child a task of drawing a design for the playroom. What is the term for this stage of development in the school-aged child?
A mother of a hospitalized child informs the nurse about her child’s growing sense of worth. The nurse gives the hospitalized child a task of drawing a design for the playroom. What is the term for this stage of development in the school-aged child?
A mother asks the nurse when physical growth and development begins for the school-aged child. What is the nurse's best response?
A mother asks the nurse when physical growth and development begins for the school-aged child. What is the nurse's best response?
Which type of relationship is most important to the school-aged child?
Which type of relationship is most important to the school-aged child?
Which behavior noted by the school-aged child indicates the development of concrete operations?
Which behavior noted by the school-aged child indicates the development of concrete operations?
At which stage of development should the nurse anticipate that pediatric patients
will begin toshow differences in play activities that are related to gender?
At which stage of development should the nurse anticipate that pediatric patients will begin toshow differences in play activities that are related to gender?
Which teaching point regarding safety should the nurse include in instructions for the parents of a school-aged patient?
Which teaching point regarding safety should the nurse include in instructions for the parents of a school-aged patient?
The nurse is providing care to a school-aged patient who is overweight. Which nursing action is appropriate to enhance the child’s intake of a healthy diet?
The nurse is providing care to a school-aged patient who is overweight. Which nursing action is appropriate to enhance the child’s intake of a healthy diet?
A nurse is discussing social development with parents of school-aged children. Which relationship is most important at this stage of development?
A nurse is discussing social development with parents of school-aged children. Which relationship is most important at this stage of development?
A mother asks the nurse how many hours a school-aged child needs to sleep per night. What is the nurse's best response?
A mother asks the nurse how many hours a school-aged child needs to sleep per night. What is the nurse's best response?
A mother informs the nurse that her child is slow to warm up and exhibits social discomfort. What is the nurse’s best response?
A mother informs the nurse that her child is slow to warm up and exhibits social discomfort. What is the nurse’s best response?
A mother informs the nurse that her child is being bullied at school. What is the nurse's best response?
A mother informs the nurse that her child is being bullied at school. What is the nurse's best response?
A nurse is providing education to school-aged children about stranger safety. What statement by the child should the nurse correct?
A nurse is providing education to school-aged children about stranger safety. What statement by the child should the nurse correct?
According to Piaget, which data does the nurse expect for a school-aged child during the nursing assessment process? (Select all that apply.)
According to Piaget, which data does the nurse expect for a school-aged child during the nursing assessment process? (Select all that apply.)
According to Erikson, which should the nurse anticipate when assessing a school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
According to Erikson, which should the nurse anticipate when assessing a school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is providing injury prevention education for the school-aged child. What should the nurse include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is providing injury prevention education for the school-aged child. What should the nurse include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
Which information related to school-aged play should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of children in this stage of development? (Select all that apply.)
Which information related to school-aged play should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of children in this stage of development? (Select all that apply.)
Which required immunization booster information should the nurse include in a health screening for the school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
Which required immunization booster information should the nurse include in a health screening for the school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is providing education on sleep needs for the school-aged child. What interventions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is providing education on sleep needs for the school-aged child. What interventions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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