The emergency department personnel were amazed when a child did not complain or flinch as the physician cleaned a rather nasty cut and then stitched it. What observation would cause the nurse even more concern?
a. After the bandage was applied, the child ran immediately back to his mother and hugged her very tightly.
b. The child said, These things happen because I'm so bad.
c. The mother held the child throughout the procedure saying, It's my entire fault. I left the knife out.
d. The mother said, He is going through a growth spurt. I'll have to have more snacks around that don't require preparation.
Question 2
A woman who is 4 months pregnant states that she has not told her husband that she is pregnant because he is upset enough over having lost his job a few months ago. Which of the following questions would the nurse want to ask the woman?
a. How much does she know about pregnancy and childbirth?
b. How does her husband react to stress?
c. Is she concerned that her husband will possibly hurt her when he finds out?
d. What are her plans for obtaining financial resources for the family?
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