A mother of three brings her children in for their vaccinations. ...

[hubes95]

A mother of three brings her children in for their vaccinations. The mother tells the nurse that her mother recently died and her husband just lost his job due to his company downsizing.
 
  Which parenting behaviors is the nurse likely to observe? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The mother rarely looks at her infant when the nurse is assessing the child.
  B) The mother voices pride in the academic accomplishments of her 7-year-old child.
  C) The mother becomes very frustrated and tells the nurse she can't handle her toddler's temper tantrum.
  D) The mother asks if the nurse has suggestions on ways to potty train her toddler.
  E) The mother utilizes the correct size of infant car seat for her 3-month-old child.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with congenital adrenal hyperplasia about the signs and symptoms of adrenal crisis. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the parents correctly identify what sign of adrenal crisis?
 
  A) Bradycardia
  B) Constipation
  C) Fluid overload
  D) Persistent vomiting

[Rilsmarie951]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C
When the family is faced with excessive stressors, the nurse may be able to ascertain the stress by observing the parentchild interaction during the health supervision visit. The nurse can learn much about the family dynamic by observing the family for behavioral clues. Lack of eye contact and care of the infant is a clue to family stress, as well as effective parenting techniques for behaviors such as temper tantrums.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Signs and symptoms of acute adrenal crisis include persistent vomiting, dehydration, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypotension, tachycardia, and shock.

[hubes95]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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