When Conducting a Health History for a Pediatric Client, Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

When conducting a health history for a pediatric client, which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) Asking the client which grade they are in.
• B) Monitoring the client's vital signs.
• C) Assessing the cardiovascular system.
• D) Documenting immunizations administered during the visit.

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Definitions:

Rest Cure

A medical treatment used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, prescribing complete rest, often for mental health issues, highly criticized for its use on women.

Silas Weir Mitchell

A 19th-century American physician known for his work on nerve injuries and the rest cure, especially relating to the treatment of women with "hysteria."

Psychological Treatment

Methods and practices used by healthcare professionals to treat mental health issues and disorders, including therapy and counseling.

Freudian Ideas

Psychological theories and concepts developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize unconscious motives and conflicts, particularly in the context of development and dreams.