The Mother of a Child with a Heart Defect Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's diuretic. When teaching the mother about the medication, what should the emphasis from the nurse?

• A) Close monitoring of output
• B) The digitalization process
• C) The possibility that pulses in the child might be weak
• D) The child's increased appetite

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Definitions:

Abstinence

The practice of refraining from engaging in certain behaviors or consuming certain substances, often related to addictive behaviors or substances.

Reactance

A psychological response characterized by resistance against external pressures or demands that threaten one's autonomy or freedom of choice.

Opposition

The act of resisting or acting against something; in a psychological or social context, it could refer to behavioral resistance against authority or a prevailing idea.

Defiance

A behavior characterized by open resistance or bold opposition to authority or an opposing force.