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Caiter2013

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A patient who is in transition reports her pain medication last given 3 hours ago has worn off. She asks if she can have another dose of the Demerol. How should the nurse respond to her request?
 
  A) Since it has been over 3 hours, you should be able to have more of the medication.
  B) It is too early as the medication should be given only every 4 hours.
  C) Your stage of labor makes giving another dose unsafe.
  D) I will get permission from your doctor.

Question 2

In general, healthy families are able to adapt to changes within the family unit; however, some factors add to the usual stress experienced by any family. The nurse is in a unique position to assess the child for symptoms of neglect.
 
  Which high-risk family situation places the child at the greatest risk for being neglected? a. Marital conflict and divorce
  b. Adolescent parenting
  c. Substance abuse
  d. A child with special needs



djpooyouma

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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A Although divorce is traumatic to children, research has shown that living in a
home filled with conflict is also detrimental. In this situation conflict may arise
and young children may be unable to verbalize their distress; however, the child
is not likely to be neglected.
B Teenage parenting often has a negative effect on the health and social outcomes
of the entire family. Adolescent girls are at risk for a number of pregnancy
complications, are unlikely to attain a high level of education, and are more
likely to be poor.
C Parents who abuse drugs or alcohol may neglect their children because obtaining
and using the substance(s) may have a stronger pull on the parents than the care
of their children.
D When a child is born with a birth defect or has an illness that requires special
care, the family is under additional stress. These families often suffer financial
hardship as health insurance benefits quickly reach their maximum.



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