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jho37

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A teenage girl has been placed in a body cast for the treatment of scoliosis, the most common skeletal deformity of adolescence. When the family asks what they can do to be more supportive, the nurse suggests:
 
  a. enrolling her in a health club.
  b. taking her to the mall in a wheelchair.
  c. purchasing clothes to disguise the cast.
  d. spending a majority of their time with her.

Question 2

Although the nurse may disagree with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, legally he or she:
 
  a. may question the doctor.
  b. may seek advice from the family.
  c. may discuss it with the patient.
  d. must follow the order.


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yifu223

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The adolescent is trying to fit in with peers and has concerns about body image.

Answer to Question 2

D
When a DNR order is written in the chart, the nurse has a duty to follow the order.


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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