The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 13-year-old girl. The nurse gives her the option of her mother either staying in the room or leaving. This action should be considered:
appropriate because of the child's age.
appropriate because the mother would be uncomfortable making decisions for the child.
inappropriate because the child is a dependent.
inappropriate because the child is the same sex as the mother.
The Correct Answer is A
A. It is appropriate to offer adolescents privacy during physical assessments to respect their growing independence and encourage open communication.
B. The mother’s comfort is secondary to the adolescent’s right to privacy and autonomy.
C. Although the child is legally a dependent, respecting their preferences supports trust and cooperation.
D. The child’s sex relative to the parent does not determine the appropriateness of privacy during assessment.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Infants are not developmentally able to interpret language.
B. Toddlers are beginning to use language but do not yet grasp figurative speech.
C. Preschoolers are very literal in their understanding of language and may misinterpret common idioms or metaphors.
D. School-age children begin to understand figurative language.
E. Adolescents typically comprehend abstract and figurative speech well.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. This statement is restrictive and does not consider cultural food preferences.
B. This enforces hospital policy without accommodating cultural clothing practices.
C. Offering a private room is considerate but may not specifically relate to cultural respect.
D. Adjusting care to accommodate prayer times demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect for the patient’s beliefs.
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