A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl. The mother says that the girl is afraid of cats and dogs and does not like to go to the playground anymore because she wants to avoid the dogs that are often being walked at the park. What should the nurse tell the mother?

A. This technique might be appropriate for younger children, but not for teenagers who want more autonomy and respect. Letting him choose juice or soda might make him feel like he is being treated like a child, and not as a partner in his own care.
B. Seeking the teenager's input on decisions promotes autonomy and empowerment, which can be effective in adolescent healthcare.
C. Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance is important for maintaining a supportive and trustful nurse-patient relationship, especially with adolescents.
D. The nurse should also discuss the benefits of chemotherapy with him, such as how it can kill cancer cells, shrink tumors, and improve his chances of survival. The nurse should explain the rationale and goals of chemotherapy in a clear and honest way, and answer any questions or concerns the teenager might have. By doing so, the nurse can help him understand the importance of adhering to the treatment plan, and motivate him to cope with the challenges.

A. In small-for-gestational age infants, kangaroo care may increase heat loss due to evaporation, conduction, or convection from the parent's skin or clothing. The nurse should minimize kangaroo care and use other methods of warming such as radiant warmers, incubators, or swaddling.
B. Assessing the axillary temperature regularly helps monitor the infant's temperature and response to interventions.
C. Encouraging skin-to-skin contact helps promote thermal regulation and bonding between the infant and parents. Unlike kangaroo care, skin-to-skin contact does not involve covering the infant with clothing or blankets, which can reduce heat loss by radiation or convection. The nurse should encourage skin-to-skin contact when possible and monitor the infant's temperature closely.
D. Assessing the environment for sources of heat loss is important for minimizing heat loss and promoting thermal regulation.
E. Reviewing maternal history can provide insights into potential risk factors or contributing factors to the infant's condition, such as maternal age, parity, weight, height, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, drug use, chronic diseases, infections, placental abnormalities, fetal anomalies, or complications during pregnancy or delivery.
F. Bathing the neonate with warmer water may increase the risk of overheating and should be avoided in infants at risk of thermal instability.