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bobthebuilder

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A parent complains that his child won't tie her shoes even though she's capable of doing it.. Which response by a nurse is most therapeutic?
 
  a. Why is it so important to you that she tie her shoes?
  b. What have you done to try to encourage her to tie her shoes?
  c. Let your daughter go with her shoes untied. Don't you think she will soon tire of tripping over her shoelaces?
  d. It sounds as if your daughter is seeking attention. How much quality time do you typically spend with her each day?

Question 2

A nurse is participating in a neighborhood health fair and is screening participants for depression. Which individual would the nurse anticipate as being at increased risk for depression?
 
  A) A middle-aged man who is providing care for his disabled mother who has paraplegia
  B) A middle-aged man who is a single parent of a teenage boy who is still living at home
  C) A woman who is single and has no children of her own
  D) A young adult who is living at home with his parents and is unable to find work


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shayla

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse needs to perform a complete assessment to determine the etiology of the child's problem and the parenting skills of the parent. Determining that the parent has tried to encourage the child to tie her shoes is the initial step in the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

A


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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