Which of the Following Can Be Viewed as an Accurate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be viewed as an accurate statement regarding the nurse-family communication related to support?

• A) A nurse begins an assessment of needs by asking the family what types of support are needed.
• B) Developing a trusting relationship with the family may help the nurse and family identify the types of support needed with discharge.
• C) The nurse is usually the best judge of the types of support needed in the home.
• D) A nurse focuses support on the ill family member, since the family most often has access to support.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is crucial for human development.

Acromegaly

A disorder in which too much growth hormone is produced in adults.

Gigantism

A condition in which too much growth hormone is produced in childhood, resulting in an abnormally increased stature.

Dwarfism

A condition in which too little growth hormone is produced, resulting in an abnormally small stature.