A new parent tells the home health nurse that she does not ...

[skymedlock]

A new parent tells the home health nurse that she does not believe in disciplining young children as she feels that it diminishes their creativity. The nurse counsels that discipline has a very important developmental purpose, which is:
 
  a. To establish the parent as an authority figure
  b. To create a sense of respect for the parent
  c. To make the child fearful of the results of unacceptable behavior
  d. To gradually shift control from the parent to the child

Question 2

The nurse assessing a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) notes that the child's right knee and ankle are swollen, warm, and tender. This finding is suggestive of the _________ type of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
 
  a. Oligoarticular
  b. Polyarticular
  c. Systemic
  d. Acute febrile

[lkanara2]

Answer to Question 1

D
Discipline has the main purpose of shifting behavior control from the parent to the child, that is, to promote self-discipline.

Answer to Question 2

A
The oligoarticular form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is limited to four joints or fewer.

[skymedlock]

Thank you

[lkanara2]

Happy to help you