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During a well-baby visit,the nurse measures the height and weight of an infant and plots the measurements on the baby's growth chart.The nurse notes a slowed growth pattern.Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the nurse to take?


A) Obtain an endocrinologist referral.
B) Perform a nutritional assessment.
C) Wait until the next visit to intervene.
D) Assess for circulatory problems.

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The father of a preschool-aged child tells the nurse he is concerned that his son cannot ride a tricycle.Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse?


A) Reassure the father that this is normal.
B) Refer the child to the health care provider.
C) Perform further growth and development assessments.
D) Ask the father about any siblings and at what age they rode a tricycle.

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The nurse is caring for a young adult client in the clinic who presents for a routine health examination.The nurse anticipates which of the following interventions for this client?


A) Counseling on injury prevention
B) Tetanus/diphtheria vaccination booster
C) Counseling on fluoride supplements
D) Information on diet and exercise
E) Fecal occult blood test

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A preschool-age child is at play.Which of the following behaviors indicates to the nurse that the child is successfully moving through Piaget's cognitive stages of development appropriate for this age?


A) The child is able to consider the differing opinions of playmates.
B) The child is able to recall the good time experienced the previous weekend at the playground and is anticipating going there again the following week.
C) The child reports being able to rationalize why it is better to eat fruit than candy.
D) The child understands that his mother loves him as much as she loves the child's older siblings.

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During a well-baby check the nurse notices the infant does not demonstrate the expected developmental milestones for this age.Which of the following nursing interventions should be completed first?


A) The nurse should initiate a consult with social services for a home assessment.
B) The nurse should consult with the health care provider.
C) The nurse should ask the parents questions about their play activities with the infant.
D) The nurse should prepare the family for a potentially upsetting diagnosis.

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During a routine physical examination,a middle-aged female client reports concern about the weight gained over the past 2 years despite not having made any significant changes in diet or exercise patterns.The nurse understands that which of the following factors may be responsible for the client's reported changes in weight?


A) The client's increasing hormone levels
B) The client's increase in body mass index
C) The reduction in muscle nerve conduction
D) The hormonal changes of the female climacteric

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When reviewing the developmental behaviors of an 8-month-old infant,which of the following behaviors indicates to the nurse the need for follow-up assessments?


A) Unable to sit for brief periods of time without support
B) Moro reflex present
C) Crawling on abdomen
D) Pulls self to standing position
E) Positive Babinski reflex

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In preparation for a sport's physical examination,the nurse is assessing the height of a 16-year-old male client.The client measures 5′5″.The client voices concerns about his lack of stature.He asks if he has reached his full height.Which of the responses by the nurse is most appropriate?


A) "By age 16,you are finished growing."
B) "Is your father very tall?"
C) "Why do you hope to grow taller?"
D) "You may continue to grow into your early 20s."

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The nurse identifies which of the following as environmental factors that can influence the growth and development of an individual?


A) Nutrition
B) Climate
C) Heredity
D) Culture
E) Religion

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The mother of a toddler tells the nurse that she is concerned about her child's lower back curving in and the child's belly sticking out.Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse?


A) Suggest that the mother to buy the child bigger clothes.
B) Give the mother the first available appointment to see the health care provider.
C) Contact the health care provider to see if an orthopedic referral is necessary.
D) Reassure the mother that this is normal for a toddler.

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The nurse is explaining the influence of culture on growth and development to a group of expectant first-time parents.The nurse recognizes the need for further teaching when a parent states:


A) "Mothers and fathers should always share in the responsibilities of caring for a new baby."
B) "Culture may influence the rate at which developmental milestones occur."
C) "The ways in which children are disciplined may vary among cultures."
D) "The value of education varies among cultures."

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The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant.When the infant begins to cry,the parents report they do not believe in responding too rapidly,as they do not wish to spoil their child.Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?


A) "I agree with your philosophy of child rearing."
B) "There are many studies that support this belief."
C) "Responding quickly to your baby's cries will assist the baby in feeling secure and does not result in a spoiled child."
D) "Children who experience separation anxiety have been spoiled by their parents."

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The nurse is interviewing the mother of a toddler who verbalizes concerns that her child uses the toilet to void,but refuses to use the toilet for bowel movements,and often hides to defecate.The nurse identifies that this child is in which of the following Freudian phases of psychologic development?


A) Genital
B) Phallic
C) Anal
D) Latency

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The nurse is completing discharge teaching to the family of a hospitalized older adult client.Which of the following is most important for the nurse to include in this teaching plan?


A) Reducing the amount of odor in the client's immediate environment
B) Protecting the client from injury due to increased pain threshold
C) Speaking in an increasingly loud voice as client's hearing decreases
D) Avoiding range of motion exercises due to loss of bone density and increased risk for fracture

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The parent of a 3-year-old child voices concerns about the child's potential developmental delays.The parent reports an older child reached milestones significantly ahead of the younger child.An assessment reveals the child is able to assist with dressing and can play catch.Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?


A) "Your child appears to be on target with the expected milestones for age."
B) "Your older child may simply be smarter than your 3 year old."
C) "I would recommend extensive testing to determine the source of the delays."
D) "Have you spoken with the health care provider about these delays?"

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The nurse is conducting a prenatal class to expectant parents.When one of the couples asks how children grow,the nurse explains that growth and development proceeds in a number of ways.Which of the following descriptions will the nurse use to accurately reflect normal growth and development?


A) Cephalocaudal direction
B) Simple to complex
C) Distal to proximal direction
D) Generalized response to specific response
E) Anterior to posterior

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The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development.Which statement,made by the parents,indicates to the nurse that they understand the teaching and are working appropriately to help the child accomplish developmental tasks of this stage?


A) "We have started buying more colorful toys."
B) "We play with water toys in the bathtub."
C) "We bought some blocks with numbers."
D) "We have been playing peek-a-boo."

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The nurse is counseling the parents of a young teenager who is experiencing behavioral problems.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following assessment tools in this situation?


A) Family Psychosocial Screening
B) Eyeburg Child Behavior Inventory
C) Ages and Stages Questionnaire
D) Child Development Inventory

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The nurse is counseling a middle-aged couple when the man asks if his wife is going through menopause.His wife has told him that both men and women experience decreasing hormonal production during middle adulthood,and he asks the nurse if this is true.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?


A) "Your wife has obtained some incorrect data."
B) "Why do you ask?"
C) "Your hormonal levels increase,not decrease with age."
D) "Your wife is correct.Both men and women experience a decrease in hormone production with aging."

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An infant has been admitted to the pediatric unit for observation.The admission assessment indicates the family is Cuban American.When assessing the family's interactions the nurse notes the mother does all the care of the child while the father seems detached from the infant.Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis in this situation?


A) Compromised family coping
B) Altered role functions
C) Risk for family violence
D) Readiness for enhanced family processes

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D

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