Author Question: An adolescent patient comes to the school nurse with complaints of vague abdominal pain. What ... (Read 123 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adolescent patient comes to the school nurse with complaints of vague abdominal pain. What assessment data would help to confirm the nurse's suspicion that the adolescent has body image concerns?

1. The adolescent says, Everyone makes a big deal about what I eat, so don't ask.
2. The adolescent tells the nurse, I have been sexually active with my boyfriend.
3. The adolescent reports, My periods are irregular. Should I see a doctor?
4. The adolescent tells the nurse, I just can't seem to get along with my parents.

Question 2

The nurse will administer medication to a school-age child. What is the preferred action by the nurse?

1. Teach the child the action and expected side effects of the medication.
2. Tell the child he will not be allowed to go to recess if the medication is not taken.
3. Offer the child a choice of beverage with which to take the medication.
4. Offer to play with the child prior to medication administration.

nguyenhoanhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The adolescent could have an eating disorder, which may result from altered body image. Being sexually active with her boyfriend does not necessarily indicate an altered body image. Irregular menses do not necessarily indicate an altered body image. Arguments with parents do not necessarily indicate an altered body image.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Offering the child a choice fosters cooperation and compliance. Playing with the child is a preschool child activity. Teaching the child the action and expected side effects of the medication is too advanced for the school-age child. Threatening a school-age child will antagonize him; he will most likely not take the medication.