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geodog55

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A 5-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with a history of a motor vehicle accident. He was restrained in the backseat, and the car was hit head on. He has a swollen and deformed left thigh. He is in extreme pain.
 
  He has frequent muscle spasms. X-rays reveal a midshaft femur fracture. As you prepare the child prior to surgery, you will assist with anticipatory guidance as well as show and discuss a spica cast. What information will be helpful to this young boy? 1. A hard cast from your waist to your toes will protect your leg so it can heal.
   2. We can put a cast like yours on your bear.
   3. The IV will give you medicine to make you sleep, wake up, and help with the pain.
   4. All of the above.

Question 2

The nurse explains that unlimited television viewing:
 
  a. Can displace active recreation
  b. Offers broad topics for conversation
  c. Will enhance school performance
  d. Will broaden how the child feels about life



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Clear explanations in easy to understand language for this age group will help this child cope with new and uncomfortable experiences. Using hands-on demonstrations and familiar play things assist with decreasing anxiety about the unknown.
2. Placing a cast on a stuffed animal may help decrease the anxiety of the patient.
3. Using hands-on demonstrations and familiar play things assist with decreasing anxiety about the unknown.
4. Clear explanations in easy to understand language for this age group will help this child cope with new and uncomfortable experiences. Using hands-on demonstrations and familiar play things assist with decreasing anxiety about the unknown.

Answer to Question 2

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Excessive television viewing can displace active recreation. Children are less likely to read if they spend long hours in front of the television. Children can be negatively influenced about life, especially when they view excessive violence on television. Television can also interfere with opportunities to have conversation or discussion.



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