In the last 10 years in pediatric nursing, there has been an ...

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In the last 10 years in pediatric nursing, there has been an increase in:
 
  1. Obesity.
   2. Diabetes.
   3. Hypertension.
   4. All of the above.

Question 2

An 11-year-old girl has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse is educating the parents on the disease. Which of the following statements indicates that the parents have a good understanding of the disorder?
 
  1. As soon as she gets over this, we can get back to a normal life again..
   2. The medications she will be taking may cause her to lose weight..
   3. Since childhood schizophrenia is more common than adult schizophrenia, there is a good chance that she will grow out of it..
   4. She may need to be on medication for this disorder for the rest of her life..

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Answer to Question 1

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1. All have been increasing in the last 10 years.
2. All have been increasing in the last 10 years.
3. All have been increasing in the last 10 years.
4. Correct

Answer to Question 2

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1. The illness is chronic, with periods of exacerbation and remission, and often needs lifelong medication management.
2. The antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia can lead to weight gain.
3. Childhood schizophrenia is much rarer than later-onset or adult schizophrenia.
4. Childhood schizophrenia is much rarer than later-onset or adult schizophrenia. The illness is chronic, with periods of exacerbation and remission, and often needs lifelong medication management. The antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia can lead to weight gain.