Author Question: Which statement made by the mother of an adolescent being discharged after spinal fusion for severe ... (Read 121 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which statement made by the mother of an adolescent being discharged after spinal fusion for severe scoliosis indicates the need for further teaching?

a. I am glad we chose surgery. Now it is all over and done..
b. I'll see you in a month; we'll be back fairly regularly..
c. I have to pick up some more T-shirts on the way home..
d. Those exercises the physical therapist showed us were not too hard..

Question 2

A nurse has completed a teaching session with parents of preschool aged children. Which statement made by the parent identifies an appropriate level of language development for a 4-year-old child?

a. The child has a vocabulary of 300 words and uses simple sentences.
b. The child uses correct grammar in sentences.
c. The child is able to pronounce consonants clearly.
d. The child uses language to express abstract thought.

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Spinal fusion requires long-term follow-up to assess the stability of the spinal correction. It is not over and done at this point. Showing knowledge of follow-ups, clothing, and exercises indicates the mother's understanding and does not require further teaching.

Answer to Question 2

B
The 4-year-old child is able to use correct grammar in sentence structure and typically has difficulty in pronouncing consonants. Simple sentences and a 300-word vocabulary are appropriate for a 2-year-old child. The use of language to express abstract thought is developmentally appropriate for the adolescent.