A teenage girl has come to the nurse's office at school because ...

[NguyenJ]

A teenage girl has come to the nurse's office at school because the last three times she has urinated, the urine has had a lot of bubbles. The nurse should:
 
  1. Assess the amount of protein the girl has consumed within the last 24 hours.
   2. Assess the fluid intake of the last 24 hours.
   3. the girl about recent sexual activity.
   4. Call the parents immediately because the girl needs medical attention.

Question 2

Why is it important to provide education about motor vehicle safety to teens?
 
  1. Because this age range makes poor decisions based on lack of experience
   2. Because this age range tends to believe nothing will happen to them
   3. Because this age range receives a driver's license
   4. Because this age range should be as responsible as adults

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Large amounts of ingested protein will get excreted in the urine, causing the bubbling appearance.
2. Protein needs to be present to cause the bubbling.
3. Urine does not contain bubbles when a sexually transmitted disease is present.
4. The girl does not need immediate attention, but the parents should be notified of the situation.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Teens do not feel poor decisions are being made.
2. Teens demonstrate a sense of freedom and independence that makes them believe nothing will cause them harm.
3. Receiving a driver's license requires safety, but is not the main reason for teens to have motor vehicle safety education.
4. A teenage brain does not have the capability of understanding circumstances like an adult.