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melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is assessing a child who was just admitted to the hospital for observation after a head injury. The most essential part of nursing assessment to detect early signs of a worsening condition is

a. Posturing
b. Vital signs
c. Focal neurologic signs
d. Level of consciousness

Question 2

The nurse is planning a health class about adolescent pregnancy for a group of 15-year-old boys. Which information should be emphasized?

A. The best solution for pregnant adolescent couples is marriage.
B. Fathering a child usually has little impact on the adolescent male.
C. Adolescent fathers tend to complete less education than older fathers.
D. An adolescent who fathers a child is legally required to support the mother of the child.

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Neurologic posturing is indicative of neurologic damage.
B Vital signs and focal neurologic signs are later signs of progression when
compared with level-of-consciousness changes.
C Vital signs and focal neurologic signs are later signs of progression when
compared with level-of-consciousness changes.
D The most important nursing observation is assessment of the child's level of
consciousness. Alterations in consciousness appear earlier in the progression of
head injury than do alterations of vital signs or focal neurologic signs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Adolescent fathers usually complete less education and earn less than older fathers. They are more likely to enter the workforce early.