Author Question: Lucy is performing an assessment on a child who has been admitted with osteomyelitis of the hip. ... (Read 45 times)

Tazate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Lucy is performing an assessment on a child who has been admitted with osteomyelitis of the hip. Lucy knows that while doing the assessment, the patient may exhibit:

1. No signs of pain.
2. Erythema and edema to the hip.
3. Normal vital signs.
4. A good appetite.

Question 2

In making suggestions to keep children safe on the Internet, the nurse explains that parents should: (Select all that apply.)

a. Understand computers
b. Give their children a list of acceptable Web addresses
c. Place a filter device on the computer
d. Absolutely forbid the accessing of pornographic websites
e. Place the computer in a room where an adult can supervise

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The child will be in pain and require intervention.
2. Erythema and edema will be prominent, along with pain.
3. Vital signs may be elevated because of the pain, erythema, and edema to the hip.
4. The appetite may be decreased because of the pain.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Parents can learn about computers and how to put on a filter and trace histories of Web access. Controlling behaviors such as giving an approved list, forbidding access to particular sites, and in-room supervision are not effective.