A pediatric nurse enters the room of Bradley, a 12 year old male. The nurse knows that what is the leading cause of hospitalization in children Bradley's
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1) pregnancy
2) mental disorders
3) respiratory tract disorders
4) respiratory tract disorders followed closely by digestive system diseases correct answers 2) mental disorders
(CH 1)
During a clinical rotation, nursing student Laura meets a child named Katie, who has bounced from foster home to foster home her entire 14 years of life. Katie tells Laura, "regardless of what happens, I always try to look forward and keep my chin up while focusing on school." Laura knows that Katie is representing:
1) honesty
2) veracity
3) resilience
4) positivity correct answers 3)
(CH 2)
The nurse is planning to administer an IM injection to a 9 month old child, whose mother is present in the room. The mother asks, "what can I do to help?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1) "Nothing at this time. The child life specialist will help me place soft restraints on your baby so we can ensure we administer this vaccination safely."
2) "You can help me by exiting the room, as this often upsets infants to see their caregivers during a stressful time."
3) "You can help me by having your child sit in your lap and giving him a snug hug while I administer this vaccination."
4) "Do you have a favorite toy of the infant's in your diaper bag? He will remain still if we give him a pacifier and a comforting toy." correct answers 3)
(CH 8)
While administering 2 injections to a 3 year-old, the child begins to cry, screaming "I want to leave, I want to leave!" Distractions methods have failed, and the mother is visibly flustered. Which action should the nurse take at this time?
1) Stop the procedure and allow time for the child to cry and express his or her feelings.
2) Continue the procedure, asking the child in a firm but kind voice to stop screaming.
3) Question the mother on typical disciplinary actions and encourage her to implement those immediately. [Show Less]