A Nurse Is Trying to Determine Who Would Be the Most

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is trying to determine who would be the most appropriate person to make a health care decision for an adolescent, the adolescent or the parent. Which of the following considerations will the nurse need to make?

• A) The need for cultural competence
• B) The need for access to care
• C) The need for client autonomy
• D) The need for client privacy and confidentiality

Identify reasons and patterns associated with suicide in late adulthood.

Recognize different responses and adjustments to the dying process.

Comprehend the concept and legal considerations of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.

Recognize the impact of eliminating major diseases on life expectancy.

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Definitions:

Hunger

A physical sensation caused by the body's need for nutrients, leading to the desire to eat.

Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives, such as hunger or thirst, to return to a state of homeostasis.

Homeostatic

Pertaining to homeostasis, which is the self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including regulating temperature, hunger, and thirst.