Author Question: By being honest and nonjudgmental with 15-year-old Tony, the nurse has built a relationship in which ... (Read 54 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

By being honest and nonjudgmental with 15-year-old Tony, the nurse has built a relationship in which Tony feels he can talk about things that worry him.

He has shared with the nurse that his parents believe he is too young to know about or think about sex. Tony tells the nurse that he has been having wet dreams and is ashamed and afraid he will get into trouble. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to respond?
A) Since your parents feel you are not ready to talk about sex, you need to honor their wishes. You should try talking to your parents about this.
B) Don't worry, it is perfectly normal for 15-year-olds to have the kinds of fantasies that lead to wet dreams. You should tell your parents about this.
C) Wet dreams are not the result of anything you are doing but are simply the body's way of ridding itself of excess semen.
D) You don't need to feel ashamed. I will speak to your parents about the importance of allowing you to experiment with and feel good about your sexuality.

Question 2

Ten-year-old Edgar is above normal weight for a child his age and height. When discussing with him what he likes to eat, he tells the nurse he doesn't eat much candy, but he loves to eat fruit, pasta, potatoes, and bread.

What would the nurses recommend to Edgar's caregivers as to ways to help him maintain a healthy weight? The caregivers should:
A) remind Edgar at each meal that he must not eat too much food.
B) feed Edgar a very low-fat and no-carbohydrate diet.
C) provide activities for Edgar that will increase his physical activity.
D) avoid talking to Edgar about his weight.