Author Question: For a 17 year-old adolescent with diabetes mellitus, which is the priority nursing goal? 1. ... (Read 28 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

For a 17 year-old adolescent with diabetes mellitus, which is the priority nursing goal?

1. Completing high school
2. Assuming responsibility for all care
3. Transitioning to adult care
4. Teaching friends about diet needs

Question 2

A woman's husband expresses concern about risk of paralysis from an epidural block being given to his wife. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response?

A) An injury is unlikely because of expert professional care given.
B) I have never read or heard of this happening.
C) The injection is given in the space outside the spinal cord.
D) The injection is given at the third or fourth thoracic vertebrae so paralysis is not a problem.

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

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale:
1. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent complete high school, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.
2. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent successfully manage self-care, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.
3. For a 17-year-old adolescent with a chronic condition, the nurse must plan for successful transition to adult care providers.
4. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent help friends balance their nutritional intake, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.

Answer to Question 2

C