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June, a 70-year-old woman is reflecting on her life.  She experiences some regrets, but mostly satisfaction.  She was a nurse for 30+ years and raised 3 children with whom she has a good relationship.  According to Erikson, what stage of psychosocial development is she in?

Because they are often still responsible for dependent children and may also be responsible for aging parents, middle adults may be what?

The patient is pacing and complaining of racing thoughts.  The nurse asks if something upsetting has happened and the patient’s response is vague and not focused on the question.  The patient’s anxiety is at what level?

The nurse, involved in communication with the patient, sits in a chair near the bed, leans forward to hear what the patient is saying and does not interrupt.  The nurse is demonstrating what type of therapeutic communication?

According to Erikson, adolescents are in what stage?

Piaget’s final stage of cognitive development; not seen till adolescence, and characterized by the ability to think abstractly is called what?

Which is an example of open ended questioning?

If the nurse stands at the bedside when communicating with the patient lying in bed, it may be construed as demonstrating what?

A 15-year-old seeks treatment for a sexually transmitted infection at a local clinical.  With regard to informed consent, which action should the nurse perform?

A nurse is charting on a patient record.  Which action is legally correct?