A Nurse Is Working with the Parents of a Child

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with the parents of a child who has the following complaints: fatigue,insomnia,persistent irritable mood,and significant weight loss.Which discharge instruction is the priority?

• A) Encourage the child to eat more protein.
• B) Enroll the child in after-school activities.
• C) Establish a routine bedtime and wake time.
• D) Ensure the child is safe at all times.

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Definitions:

Sex-Linked

A characteristic, such as a genetic disorder, that is determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, typically the X or Y chromosome.

Disorders

Conditions or ailments that disrupt normal physiological or psychological functions.

Males

Refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as male.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms, explaining how traits are passed from parents to offspring.