A Nursing Student Is Caring for a Client with an Abdominal

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nursing student is caring for a client with an abdominal aneurysm.What action by the student requires the registered nurse to intervene?

• A) Assesses the client for back pain
• B) Auscultates over abdominal bruit
• C) Measures the abdominal girth
• D) Palpates the abdomen in four quadrants

Understand the neural changes during adolescence.

Define the stages of prenatal development: zygote, embryo, and fetus.

Define critical periods in development and their importance.

Explain the process and significance of synaptic pruning.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

Scrutiny of the ways in which altering the expression of genes affects organisms, disregarding changes to the genetic code.

Medical Model

A theory of illness that suggests diseases are caused by identifiable physical factors and should be treated through medical intervention.

Disordered Grief

A prolonged or intense state of mourning and inability to cope with a loss, which can interfere significantly with regular functioning and overall well-being.

Maladaptive Behavior

Behavior that is counterproductive or interferes with everyday living and long-term functioning.