The Nurse's Best Response to a Mother Who Is Voicing

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse's best response to a mother who is voicing concern about the molding of her 2-day-old infant is:

• A) "Molding doesn't cause any problems. Don't worry about it. "
• B) "Did you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section?"
• C) "The baby's head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon. "
• D) "A traumatic delivery can cause molding. "

Understand the characteristics of human language and how it differs from animal communication.

Grasp the concept of linguistic relativity and how language might influence thought processes.

Recognize the developmental aspects of language and how it relates to cognitive theories.

Understand the criteria for defining language use in animals and the debates surrounding it.

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Definitions:

Black Male

A term referring to individuals who identify as male and are of Black or African descent.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine meaning "the thing speaks for itself," used when the cause of an injury is obviously due to negligence.

Trial Court

A court in which most civil or criminal cases start when they first enter the legal system. The parties present evidence and call witnesses to testify. Trial courts are referred to as courts of common pleas or county courts in state court systems and as district courts in the federal system. Also called court of original jurisdiction and court of first instance.

Final Judgment

The last court ruling in a legal case that resolves the matters in dispute and determines the rights and obligations of the parties involved.