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What Should the Nurse Do?

Fundamentals of NursingWhat Should the Nurse Do?

What Should the Nurse Do?

1 .
AP is a 16-year-old female who presents to Planned Parenthood without her legal guardian and requests a prescription for birth control. She states that she is sexually active with multiple boys and does not consistently use a condom. Other than having unprotected sex, she denies other health problems. What do you think about providing birth control to a 16-year-old without her parents’ consent? Is it legal to prescribe birth control to a minor? What other tests should this patient receive?
2 .
What should the nurse do if they notice that a 6-month-old infant does not respond to their name or make vowel sounds?
3 .
GD is a 16-year-old female student who recently broke up with her boyfriend. Since the breakup, she has stopped paying attention to her physical appearance and is neglecting her personal hygiene. In the past two months, she has missed class at least once per week and is no longer hanging out with her friends after school. What do you think about GD’s mental health? Other than depression, what other health conditions is she at risk for?
4 .
PW is a 40-year-old female who would like to get pregnant. She has been having unprotected intercourse for six months and thus far has been unable to conceive. She is anxious and worried that she has passed her fertility prime and will never be able to conceive. Does PW’s condition meet the criteria for infertility? What advice would you give her? What additional tests or diagnostic workup might be recommended for this patient?
5 .
What should the nurse do if a 6-year-old is having a hard time learning to read?
6 .
What should the nurse do if a school-age child is experiencing cyberbullying?
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