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Title: A 16-year-old boy has a stiff neck, a headache, a fever of 103Fahrenheit, and purpuric lesions on ... Post by: MZ on Feb 6, 2018 A 16-year-old boy has a stiff neck, a headache, a fever of 103Fahrenheit, and purpuric lesions on his legs. He is admitted to the hospital for treatment of suspected meningococcemia.
Although the adolescent's physical needs take priority at the present time, the nurse can expect which of the following to be the most significant psychological stressor for this adolescent? 1. Separation from parents and home 2. Separation from friends and permanent changes in appearance 3. Fear of painful procedures and bodily mutilation 4. Fear of getting behind in schoolwork Title: A 16-year-old boy has a stiff neck, a headache, a fever of 103Fahrenheit, and purpuric lesions on ... Post by: Vianney3 on Feb 6, 2018 Content hidden
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