Answer to Question 1
Answer: B, C
The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: B
Delirium is characterized by a rapid and abrupt onset of symptoms. Although delirium is more common in older individuals, aging is not a cause of delirium. Impairments in short-term memory are more indicative of dementia. The fact that he had been independent has no bearing on his current symptoms.
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