The Nurse Is Evaluating the Parent's Understanding of Teaching Related

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of teaching related to environmental control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the teaching?

• A)"We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room."
• B)"We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted."
• C)"We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter."
• D)"We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."

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Definitions:

Depression

A mood disorder typified by ongoing dejection or indifference toward life’s activities, profoundly impairing everyday functionality.

Mania

A mental state characterized by excessively high energy levels, euphoria, hyperactivity, and sometimes delusions of grandeur, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Schizophrenic Person

An individual diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Catatonic

A state often seen in severe psychiatric conditions marked by either immobility or excessive motor activity, sometimes with peculiar posturing.