A nurse uses Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory to guide practice. In ...

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A nurse uses Urie Bronfenbrenner's theory to guide practice. In order to determine a child's microsystem, which items should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Dynamics between school and home
  B.
  Family
  C.
  Peer group
  D.
  Parental job status
  E.
  School

Question 2

A 2-year-old is seen for a well-child visit and is scheduled to receive immunizations. The child weighed 22 lb (9.97 kg) at 1 year of age (1 year ago). Today the child weighs 23 lb (10.4 kg).
 
  Which conclusion is most appropriate for the nurse to make regarding this assessment data?
  A.
  The child is at an expected weight.
  B.
  The child is over expected weight.
  C.
  The child is seriously overweight.
  D.
  The child is underweight for age.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
According to Bronfenbrenner, a child's microsystem includes systems in which the child is actively involved and typically includes family, peer group, and school. The dynamics between school and home make up the mesosystem. A parent's job would be part of the exosystem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A toddler should gain 4-6 lb each year from the ages of 1 to 3. This child should now weigh somewhere between 26 and 28 lb, so he or she is underweight.