A 12-Year-Old Child Is in the Hospital for an Extended

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 12-year-old child is in the hospital for an extended period of time.Which action by the nurse would most promote the child's sense of self-esteem?

• A) Allow the child to set a daily schedule for activities.
• B) Encourage the child's friend to come and visit.
• C) Have the child choose food from the menu.
• D) Let the parents have unlimited visitation time.

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Definitions:

Plant Body

The physical structure of a plant, including roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive structures, which function together in growth, reproduction, and survival.

Tuber

A swollen, fleshy, underground stem or root serving as a storage organ for nutrients, exemplified by potatoes.

Underground Stem

A stem of a plant that grows beneath the surface of the soil, such as rhizomes or tubers, storing nutrients and helping in vegetative reproduction.

Endodermis

The deepest layer of cells within a plant root's cortex, acting as a selective filter that controls the movement of materials from the soil into the vascular core.