Which Does the Nurse Include on the Teaching Plan for the Parents

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which does the nurse include on the teaching plan for the parents of a child with Addison's disease?

• A) How to administer steroids subcutaneously
• B) How to eliminate all stress from the child's life
• C) How to give hydrocortisone (A-Hydrocort) IM
• D) How to keep the child hydrated when ill

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Definitions:

Preconscious

Pertains to the part of the mind containing information that is not currently in consciousness but can be readily brought into consciousness.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains desires, feelings, and memories that are not easily brought into conscious awareness.

Psychological Conflicts

Internal struggles arising from the opposition or simultaneous functioning of incompatible drives, desires, or impulses within the individual.

Disorders

Conditions or diseases that disrupt normal bodily functioning, which can affect various areas such as psychology, neurology, or physical health.