Author Question: The nurse instructs a school-age client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. The client ... (Read 110 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse instructs a school-age client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. The client was frustrated at first but now is able to state the reason for using the meter on a daily basis.

Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when dealing with the growth and development characteristics of the preadolescent?
A) It's too bad that you don't want to use the meter; it's just something you'll have to do.
B) You should feel very proud of yourself for understanding and using your meter.
C) Maybe you could make a game out of the daily use of your meter.
D) Think of using the meter as one of your daily chores.

Question 2

During a sexual history, the client states, I have always felt like a man trapped in a woman's body. Which conclusion about the client is accurate?

A) Bisexuality
B) Heterosexuality
C) Homosexuality
D) Transsexuality

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

It is generally accepted that positive reinforcement changes behavior. Chores often have negative associations for children, so suggesting that the child compare using the meter to chores may not provide the expected outcome. Using the meter is not a game; it is serious. It is not appropriate to make a game out of something as serious as a meter. A negative comment will not affect behavior change.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

The medical profession considers transsexuals to have a condition known as gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder, which is defined as a strong and persistent feeling of discomfort with one's assigned gender. The woman states she has always felt like a man trapped in a woman's body, which is a description of this phenomenon.