Author Question: A nurse is caring for a child age 13 months who was admitted to the pediatric unit with a new ... (Read 31 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is caring for a child age 13 months who was admitted to the pediatric unit with a new diagnosis of asthma. The mother tells mentions how frustrated she gets because the baby puts everything in her mouth, even things that are not clean.

The nurse knows that according to Freud's theory of growth and development, which of the following explains this behavior?

A) Lessens teething pain
B) Major source of gratification
C) Sucking is a basic reflex
D) Assists in gaining confidence

Question 2

The nurse is educating a high school health and fitness class about substance abuse. One of the group members asks what happens if a pregnant woman is using drugs. The nurse's best replies include which of the following? Choose all that apply.

A) Low birth weight
B) Premature births
C) Regular prenatal care
D) Congenital anomalies
E) Risk of poor nutrition

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

According to Freud, during the oral stage, the infant uses his or her mouth as the major source of gratification and exploration. Pleasure is experienced from eating, biting, chewing, and sucking. This provides the infant with security. Chewing on things probably does lessen teething pain and sucking is a basic reflex, but neither of these things are part of Freud's theory. Putting things in the mouth is not connected with gaining confidence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E

Substance abuse by a pregnant woman increases the risk for congenital anomalies, low birth weight, and prematurity in her developing fetus. Someone who is using drugs is less likely to eat a nutritious diet and have regular prenatal care.