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Question 1 of 5

Which comment about a 3-year-old child if made by the parent may indicate child abuse?

A. "Once my child is toilet trained, I can still expect her to have some."Â

B. "When I tell my child to do something once, I don't expect to have to tell."Â

C. "My child is expected to try to do things such as dress and feed."Â

D. "My three (3)-year-old loves to say NO."Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "When I tell my child to do something once, I don't expect to have to tell."Â

Question 2 of 5

The nurse has established a therapeutic relationship with a patient. The patient is beginning to share feelings openly with the nurse. The relationship has entered which phase according to Peplau's theory?

A. Orientation

B. Identification

C. Exploitation

D. Resolution

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Identification

Question 3 of 5

Stacy is discharged from the hospital following her chemotherapy treatments. Which statement of Stacy's mother indicated that she understands when she will contact the physician?

A. "I should contact the physician if Stacy has difficulty in sleeping"Â.

B. "I will call my doctor if Stacy has persistent vomiting and diarrhea"Â.

C. "My physician should be called if Stacy is irritable and unhappy"Â.

D. "Should Stacy have continued hair loss, I need to call the doctor"Â.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "I will call my doctor if Stacy has persistent vomiting and diarrhea"Â.

Question 4 of 5

Situation: A 17-year-old gymnast is admitted to the hospital due to weight loss and dehydration secondary to starvation. Which of the following nursing diagnoses will be given priority for the client?

A. Altered self-image

B. Fluid volume deficit

C. Altered nutrition less than body requirements

D. Altered family process

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fluid volume deficit

Question 5 of 5

In which stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, does the child develop the ability to express himself with language?

A. Sensorimotor

B. Preoperational

C. Concrete operations

D. Formal operations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Preoperational

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