NCLEX Question for January 19th

The nurse performs a health history assessment for a client in high school. Which statement by the client prompts the nurse to intervene due to safety concerns? (Select all that apply.)

"It is really exciting that my best friend has a car and driver's license."

"Both my parents have evening jobs, so I frequently eat out for my dinner."

"I like to hang around with my friends on the weekend and play video games."

"There is a kid at school who constantly bullies me. I cannot stand it anymore."

"My parents seem to understand that I am older and need more independence."

Correct!

Incorrect!

CORRECT - When a client who is in high school has a friend who drives and has access to a car, the nurse should recognize a potential safety concern. It will be important that the client is aware of the danger of being in a car with a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or who is reckless when operating the car, along with individual state laws regarding the number of passengers the driver can legally have in the car while under the age of 18 years.
Nutrition is important for a client of this age. However, there is no particular information that indicates that the client has a poor diet. Additional assessment information is needed, but the client statement alone does not indicate a safety issue.
Peer activities are important for a client who is in high school, and playing video games is a common recreational activity. The nurse may want to inquire about the amount of screen time the client has on a daily basis, but there is no particular safety concern.
CORRECT - Bullying is a serious concern. The nurse needs to ascertain the effects of the behavior on the client, and if there a concern for physical safety. If the impact on the client is psychosocial, the nurse should evaluate how the client is responding. Of greatest safety concern is the possibility of violence from the client and/or the bully.
It is natural for parents of a high school student to begin to give the client more independence. The client is not expressing displeasure with the change, and there are no evident safety concerns involved.

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NCLEX Question for January 19th

The nurse performs a health history assessment for a client in high school. Which statement by the client prompts the nurse to intervene due to safety concerns? (Select all that apply.)

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NCLEX Question for January 19th

The nurse performs a health history assessment for a client in high school. Which statement by the client prompts the nurse to intervene due to safety concerns? (Select all that apply.)

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