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HESI PN Exit exam
HESI PN Exit exam ( 150 Questions)
A 15-year-old adolescent male with a mild mental disability is hospitalized for minor surgery and tells the practical nurse (PN), "Wow! You have big breasts."
Which response is best for the PN to provide?
Is not the best response because it may sound defensive or sarcastic and may not deter the adolescent from making similar comments in the future.
This is the best response for the PN to provide because it sets a clear and firm boundary for the adolescent and discourages inappropriate or sexual comments. The PN should also redirect the adolescent's atention to another topic or activity and document the incident.
Is not the best response because it may encourage or reinforce the adolescent's inappropriate or sexual comments and may imply that the PN is interested or flatered by them.
is not the best response because it may sound threatening or punitive and may not address the underlying issue of the adolescent's behavior. The PN should inform the parents only if the behavior persists or escalates.
This is the best response for the PN to provide because it sets a clear and firm boundary for the adolescent and discourages inappropriate or sexual comments. The PN should also redirect the adolescent's atention to another topic or activity and document the incident.