A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient?
An 11-year-old student
A 5-year-old kindergarten student
A 3-week-old neonate
A 15-year-old high school student
The Correct Answer is B
A. An 11-year-old student
This age falls under industry vs. inferiority (Erikson’s developmental stages).
B. A 5-year-old kindergarten student
Initiative vs. guilt (ages 3–6 years) is when children begin asserting control through play and social interactions.
C. A 3-week-old neonate
Trust vs. mistrust stage (birth to 1 year).
D. A 15-year-old high school student
Identity vs. role confusion stage (12–18 years).
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Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]
Explanation
A. A client who has a new diagnosis of COPD and requires supplemental oxygen: COPD is chronic but not necessarily terminal at the early stage.
B. A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is on an insulin pump: Diabetes is a chronic condition but not a terminal illness by itself.
C. A client who has end-stage kidney disease and has stopped dialysis: Stopping dialysis in ESRD indicates a terminal condition suitable for hospice.
D. A client who has stage IV breast cancer and is expected to live 3 months: Hospice care is appropriate for clients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
E. A client who has terminal lung cancer and has discontinued all treatment: Discontinuing treatment in the setting of terminal illness supports hospice eligibility.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Blood glucose 45 mg/dL
Glucose would typically rise due to stress hormones (epinephrine, cortisol), not drop.
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds
Sympathetic (fight-or-flight) response suppresses GI activity, not stimulates it.
C. HR 55 bpm
A slow heart rate is not expected. The HR should increase.
D. BP 180/94
The sympathetic response leads to increased BP, HR, and blood glucose.
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