Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the Adolescent Health Transition Project (AHTP)-recommended schedule for ... (Read 72 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the Adolescent Health Transition Project (AHTP)-recommended schedule for transition planning. According to the schedule, at what age should the nurse explore health care financing for young adults?

A) 12 years old
B) 14 years old
C) 17 years old
D) 19 years old

Question 2

The nurse is planning teaching for the parents of a child with Legg-Calv-Perthes disease. On what should the nurse emphasize when conducting this teaching?

A) Surgery is needed with supporting rods.
B) The child will have a nonweight-bearing period.
C) The child will need passive range-of-motion exercises three times a day.
D) The child will need to exercise to increase muscle strength of the knee joint.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
By age 14, the nurse should ensure that a transition plan is initiated and that the individualized education plan (IEP) reflects posthigh school plans. By age 17, the nurse should explore health care financing for young adults. The nurse should check the teen's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) the month the child turns 18 . By age 21, the nurse should ensure that the young adult has registered with the Division of Developmental Disabilities for adult services if applicable.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
For Legg-Calv-Perthes disease, both parents and the child need thorough education about treatment and care because it can be difficult for young children to accept the extended treatment period involved with this disorder. There are long-term consequences if rest is not followed conscientiously. Parents may need assistance with devising appropriate activities for the child during the time that activity is limited and weight bearing is not allowed. Surgery with supporting rods is used to treat scoliosis. The child will not have passive range-of-motion exercises nor knee joint exercises in the treatment of this disease.