Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 39

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
A 12-year-old male is admitted to the pediatric unit due to persistent upper respiratory symptoms and respiratory distress. The patient has a history of developmental delay, chronic lung disease, and frequent respiratory infections. Upon assessment, as the RN, you note the patient to have a fever, moderate respiratory rate, productive cough, and large amount of nasal secretions. Upon report from the patient’s mother, the patient has been on a 3-week course of antibiotics with no improvement in symptoms. Upon further workup, the patient is diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superinfection.
-You provide education to the patient and his mother regarding the diagnosis.Which of the following statements,by the mother,demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?

• A)"My son has an extremely resistant form of MRSA causing his prolonged illness."
• B)"My son developed simultaneous bacterial infections."
• C)"My son developed a MRSA superinfection,following suppression of normal resident species in his lungs due to his initial infection."
• D)"My son has pneumonia caused by a virus."

Comprehend different schedules of reinforcement and their impact on organizational behavior.

Recognize the role of empowerment and vicarious learning within teams.

Grasp the concept of self-control and self-efficacy in personal development.

Understand cognitive approaches to learning and how they differ from behavioral approaches.

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