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daltonest1984

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A 13-year-old adolescent is diagnosed with a sensory alteration and is scheduled for diagnostic tests. She asks the nurse to tell her the truth about the tests. Which response is the best?
 
  a. Don't worry about anything. We're here to take good care of you..
  b. Ask your parents. They have talked with the physicians..
  c. Most of the tests are painless and noninva-sive..
  d. Trust the doctors. They know what is best for you..

Question 2

Parents of a 4-year-old child are concerned because he continues to stutter. Which nursing intervention is correct?
 
  a. Remind the parents that stuttering is normal in children younger than 10 years.
  b. Ask the parents to have a speech evaluation performed if the stuttering continues beyond the age of 5 years.
  c. Reinforce the fact that this common speech defect requires no treatment.
  d. Tell the parents that speech problems are most treatable during the child's teen years.



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CourtneyCNorton

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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should be knowledgeable and honest in answering questions about procedures. The nurse should not provide false reassurance as it blocks communication. A 13-year-old adolescent is old enough to comprehend explanations and is entitled to receive the pertinent information regarding her health. Patients, especially teenagers, do not appreciate healthcare providers who do not treat them with honesty and respect.

Answer to Question 2

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If stuttering persists after 5 years of age, the child should be seen by the physician and referred to a speech therapist. Stuttering is not normal after the age of 5 years. Early diagnosis, intervention, and treatment are critical in assisting the child to develop as normally as possible and to correct the speech disorder.




daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


Dinolord

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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