Author Question: The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. Which of the following are normal moral and ... (Read 31 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. Which of the following are normal moral and spiritual milestones in this age group? Select all answers that apply.

A) Adolescents will base their actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure.
B) Adolescents develop their own set of morals and values and question the status quo.
C) Adolescents undergo the process of developing their own set of morals at different rates.
D) Adolescents are more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion.
E) Adolescents can understand the concepts of right and wrong and are developing a conscience.
F) Adolescents are able to understand and incorporate into their behavior the concept of the golden rule.

Question 2

Mr. Jackson calls the nurse's station stating that his wife, who delivered last week, is happy one minute and crying the next. Mr. Jackson says, She was never like this before the baby was born. The nurse's initial response should be to:

a. tell him to ignore the mood swings because they will go away.
b. reassure him that this behavior is normal.
c. advise him to get immediate psychological help for her.
d. instruct him in the signs, symptoms, and duration of postpartum blues.

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

B
Before providing further instructions, inform family members of the fact that postpartum blues are a normal process. This will help to allay anxieties and increase receptiveness to learning.