HESI PN EXIT Exam Two

HESI PN EXIT Exam Two ( 75 Questions)

Question 8 :

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?



Correct Answer: B

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 attention to another topic or activity and document the incident.

A. The size of my breasts is of no concern to you 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.

C. Do you really think so? 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 flattered by them.

D. If you talk like that again, I will tell your parents 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.


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