A Nurse Explained to a New Mother That Because She

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse explained to a new mother that because she had tested positive for the hepatitis B virus,her newborn son would need the hepatitis B vaccine immediately and then also an immune globulin injection."Wait," said the new mother."Why is my son getting two shots?" Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?

• A) "One injection protects your son, while the other encourages his body to build up immunity."
• B) "One shot keeps your son from getting sick, while the other is a typical vaccine to prevent you from accidentally infecting him."
• C) "Since you've already been infected with the virus, your son needs twice as much protection."
• D) "The second shot is just to make sure the first one works."

Recognize the influence of social structures and significant life events on individual development.

Identify the stages and components of moral and cognitive development in children.

Analyze the effects of societal changes on individual behaviors and societal norms.

Understand the significance of reinforcement in learning and behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle in cognitive development that recognizes the amount of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Theory of Mind

A cognitive skill that enables individuals to understand that others have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, distinct from one's own.

Zone of Proximal Development

The range of tasks that are too difficult for an individual to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from a more knowledgeable person.

Schemata

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information in the world around them.