The nurse is assessing a child who is suspected to have suffered child abuse. Which of the following statements demonstrate therapeutic communication when interacting with the child?

"You can tell me what happened, I won't tell anyone."

"Who did this to you?, I need to know."

"Your mother should have protected you from this!"

"This is not your fault: you are not to blame for this."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. This statement is not appropriate as the nurse is required to report any suspected abuse and cannot promise confidentiality.
B. This statement is too direct and may make the child feel uncomfortable or threatened.
C. This statement places blame and is not supportive or therapeutic.
D. Reassuring the child that they are not to blame is supportive and helps to build trust.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Decreased H & H and platelet count are not typical findings in glomerulonephritis.
B. Decreased BUN is not expected; BUN typically increases due to impaired kidney function.
C. Decreased Sed Rate is not expected; Sed Rate may increase due to inflammation.
D. Elevated BUN and Creatinine indicate impaired kidney function. Urine specific gravity of 1.030 indicates concentrated urine, and a positive ASO titer suggests a recent streptococcal infection, which is associated with glomerulonephritis.

A. Hallucinations B. Paranoia C. Drowsiness D. Increased Hunger E. Tachycardia F. Hypertension

Correct Answer is ["A","B","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Hallucinations can occur as a result of methylphenidate overdose.
B. Paranoia is a possible psychological effect of a stimulant overdose.
C. Drowsiness is not typical; stimulant overdose usually causes increased alertness and agitation.
D. Increased hunger is not associated with stimulant overdose; appetite suppression is more common.
E. Tachycardia is a common cardiovascular effect of stimulant overdose.
F. Hypertension can occur due to the increased stimulant effect on the cardiovascular system.

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