Author Question: A mother was very upset and said to a nurse, My mother would never have allowed such behavior. I ... (Read 97 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A mother was very upset and said to a nurse, My mother would never have allowed such behavior. I punish the baby for doing it, and she just does it again. What conclusion can the nurse make from this interaction?

a. The family should be referred to community resources such as a daycare center.
b. The infant may be developmentally delayed.
c. The family needs assistance with growth and development education.
d. The mother's actions need to be reported to children's protective services.

Question 2

A nurse asked quite a few questions about what each family member did during the day, including school, work, and recreation outside the home. What was the nurse accomplishing by asking these questions?

a. Assessing the community environment for possible community-wide problems
b. Creating a picture of the family's relationships with outside agencies and resources
c. Looking for topics the nurse might have in common with a family member
d. Seeking an appropriate topic around which to establish rapport