Author Question: The nurse is visiting with a family who just immigrated to the U.S. What should the nurse expect the ... (Read 29 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is visiting with a family who just immigrated to the U.S. What should the nurse expect the children to experience?

1. Excitement
2. Culture shock
3. Peer pressure
4. Overly protective parents

Question 2

At a well-child visit, the parent reports to the nurse that lately, her adolescent is not sleeping well at night, is very hyperactive, and is complaining of stomach aches. The nurse should be mindful that stressful events can be caused by:

1. Marital difficulties in the family.
2. Overly protective parents.
3. Normal lifestyle.
4. Spoiled adolescents.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
Recent immigrants might experience culture shock, a state of crisis related to the difference in values and lifestyle. This can lead to stress-related symptoms, and create a need for health care intervention

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale:
Common stressful events for children include moving to a new home or school, marital difficulties in the family, abuse, parental deployment in the military, and being expected to achieve at an extremely high level in school or sports.