A parent of a nonverbal 2-year-old suspected of having autis…
A parent of a nonverbal 2-year-old suspected of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents to the pediatric clinic to meet with the genetic nurse. The parent states “My spouse had all the prenatal tests possible while pregnant. Why didn’t anything show up then?” Which of the following responses should the nurse provide to the parent?
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A nurse is providing care for a toddler who was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The toddler’s caregiver states “I am happy we received an early diagnosis so we can begin treatment immediately! The earlier we treat it, the sooner they can be cured.” Which statement should the nurse use to respond to the caregiver?
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching for the parents of a child who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) about the testing indicated with this disorder. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse include in the teaching?
Read DetailsA nurse in an urgent care unit receives a call from a concer…
A nurse in an urgent care unit receives a call from a concerned caregiver stating that their toddler ingested cleaning supplies and is asking what they should do. Which of the following statements should the nurse respond with?
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A nurse is participating in a research project studying the impacts of resilience education in pediatric clients. Informed consent has been obtained. Which of the following interventions is the highest priority for the nurse while participating in this research study?
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A nurse is preparing to refer parents to a genetics counselor after finding out their child has galactosemia. The parent states, “I have never heard of this condition. How did this happen?” Which of the following responses should the nurse provide the parent?
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