The Nurse Is Careful to Apply Only the Prescribed Amount

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is careful to apply only the prescribed amount of ointment to the skin of a 2-month-old because the infant's skin,compared to the adult's,has:

• A) less perfusion.
• B) greater moisture.
• C) more perspiration.
• D) greater absorption.

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Definitions:

Parent Management Training

A treatment approach for conduct disorder in which therapists combine family and cognitive-behavioral interventions to improve family functioning and help parents deal with their children more effectively.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative behaviors through various techniques, such as conditioning and reinforcement.

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.

Juvenile Delinquency

Antisocial or criminal behavior by individuals who are under the age of juvenile court jurisdiction, typically 18 in most countries.