The parents of a 7-year-old child recently adopted from another ...

[Charlie]

The parents of a 7-year-old child recently adopted from another country report that their child has frequent headaches, a poor appetite, and isn't doing well in school. The nurse should initially:
 
  a. draw a family genogram.
  b. talk with the child about the symptoms.
  c. hold an intervention that includes all involved parties.
  d. perform a culturally congruent comprehensive assessment.

Question 2

Barbara is describing her home life to the nurse. Barbara is in her late 30s. If Barbara is a member of the sandwich generation, you would expect her to:
 
  A) Have a young adult child at home and an elderly parent to care for at the same time.
  B) Have a young adult child who is married and living away from home.
  C) Have a young adult child away at college and no elderly parents to care for.
  D) Have no responsibilities associated with her young adult children or her parents.

[ong527]

Answer to Question 1

D
The clinical manifestations identified by the parents certainly indicate depression, but the nurse cannot assess these without performing a thorough examination and mental status assessment of the family members. Culture considerations must not be ignored in this situation.

Answer to Question 2

A

[Charlie]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[6ana001]

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