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The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl with severe acne. She expresses sadness and distress about her appearance. How should the nurse respond?
 
  A) Are you using your medicine every day?
  B) Your condition will most likely improve in a year or two.
  C) Many people feel this way; I know someone who can help.
  D) If you have any scarring, you can undergo dermabrasion.

Question 2

The nurse has determined that an 8-year-old girl is at risk for being overweight. Which of the following interventions would be a priority before developing the care plan?
 
  A) Determining the need for additional caloric intake
  B) Asking the parents who they want to work with the child
  C) Interviewing the parents about their eating habits
  D) Discussing the influence of peers on the child's actions


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Response:
Depression can occur as a result of body image disturbances with severe acne. The nurse should provide emotional support to adolescents undergoing acne therapy and refer teens for counseling if necessary. Telling the girl that her condition is likely to improve in a year or two is not helpful. Asking the girl whether she uses her medicine every day or reminding her that her scars can be addressed with dermabrasion does not address her feelings of sadness and distress.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
The nurse would need to find out what the parents' eating habits are. It would not be necessary to determine additional caloric intake. Developing a multidisciplinary plan is an intervention for a child with growth and development problems. Discussing the influence of peers is an intervention used for preventing injury.


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