NUR 128 - Maternity and Pediatric Nursing,
Ch. 25 ,26, 27, 28-- Ricci, Kyle & Carman
Fourth Edition Questions And Answers 2023
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The mother
... [Show More] of a 7-year-old girl is asking the nurse's advice about getting her daughter a
2-wheel bike. Which response by the nurse is most important? - ANSWER:"Be sure to
get the proper size bike."
Explanation:
It is very important to get a bike of the proper size for the child. Getting a bike that the
child can "grow into" is dangerous. Training wheels and grass to fall on are not
acceptable substitutes for the proper protective gear. The child should already
demonstrate good coordination in other playing skills before attempting to ride a bike.
The mother of a 6-year-old is asking the nurse how to handle the child's lying and
fabricated stories when confronted with questionable actions. Which response would be
most appropriate by the nurse? - ANSWER:"Children this age sometimes can't
distinguish between fantasy and reality."
Explanation:
Children in the age group 6 to 7 years often engage in magical thinking. They may still
believe in the tooth fairy, Santa Claus, monsters under the bed, and other imaginary
characters. These keen imaginations may also conjure up fears—especially at night—
about remote, fanciful, or imaginary events. If a child of this age has trouble
distinguishing fantasy from reality, it may incline them to lie to escape punishment or to
boost self-confidence. The other choices do not consider this child's stage of
development or give the mother the most appropriate information for the situation.
A hospitalized 7-year-old is recovering from a head injury. Occupational therapy has
been ordered to assist the child in regaining eye/hand coordination. If the child cannot
master this skill, what feelings may arise? - ANSWER:A feeling of inferiority
Explanation:
Children who are unsuccessful in completing activities during the school-age phase,
whether from physical, social, or cognitive disadvantages, develop a feeling of
inferiority.
The parents of a 10-year-old tell the clinic nurse that they are concerned because they
noticed that their child has gained about 10 pounds over the past 2 years. What is the
best response by the nurse? - ANSWER:"Normal growth and development for this age
results in an average weight gain of 7 pounds per year."
Explanation:
Children of school-age grow an average of 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) per year and
gain an average of 7 pounds per year; therefore, the 10 pounds over 2 years is normal
and it is important for the parents to know this, regardless if they are not overweight.
Simply comparing them to other children seen in the clinic doesn't mean it is a normal
expectation. While activity is important, the nurse must first address the parent's
concern.
A group of 10-year-old girls have formed a "girls only" club. It is only open to girls who
still like to play with dolls. How should this behavior be interpreted? -Continues... [Show Less]