NCLEX-RN

Category - Psychosocial

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A 12-year-old girl just had surgery, and an incision was made in the abdominal area. The nurse should expect which of the following questions from the client?

“When can I go back to school?”
“Are there any complications?”
“When is my mother coming back?”
“Will I have a large scar?”

Explanation

Answer: D - Adolescent clients are often preoccupied with their body image and how they appear to others. Therefore, a nurse caring for a postoperative adolescent client must expect this question. The other options are not typically an adolescent’s priority.

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