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melina_rosy

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A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation. The nurse makes the focus of the nursing care plan to support the patient's:
 
  a. nutritional status.
  b. academic progress.
  c. body image.
  d. socialization needs.

Question 2

The nurse is collecting data during an initial assessment. The data that can be seen, heard, measured, or felt and is objective is called a(n):
 
  a. symptom.
  b. observation.
  c. sign.
  d. assessment.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Body image and role identity are the major developmental tasks of the adolescent.

Answer to Question 2

C
A sign can be seen, heard, measured, or felt.


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