This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse knows that the mother understands the discharge instructions for an 8 month old that had a ... (Read 78 times)

CORALGRILL2014

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 525
on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse knows that the mother understands the discharge instructions for an 8 month old that had a cardiac catheterization for an ASD when the mother states:
 
  1. We will need to schedule weekly visits to make sure the heart is functioning properly..
   2. The surgical site will require us to keep our child in isolation at home..
   3. We will need to monitor the insertion site for drainage and temperature changes..
   4. My child will not have any more issues with arrhythmias..

Question 2

The home health nurse cautions the mother of a 4-year-old child with chickenpox (varicella) that she should not administer aspirin for temperature elevations because aspirin can cause children with chickenpox to:
 
  a. Have seizures
  b. Experience bleeding episodes
  c. Develop Reye syndrome
  d. Lose their hearing


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Swizqar

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3
Feedback
1. The visits will need to be prescribed by the doctor. Visits usually take place three months to one year after the procedure area heals.
2. The child will have a short recovery time and does not need to be in isolation.
3. The insertion site must be monitored for signs and symptoms of infection and bleeding.
4. The child may have arrhythmias his/her entire life.

Answer to Question 2

C
Children are at risk for Reye syndrome when given aspirin during a bout of chickenpox.


CORALGRILL2014

  • Member
  • Posts: 525
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

lindahyatt42

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

NURSE NURSE
Responsibilities of the nurse manager Responsibilities of the nurse manager
This iconic photograph by Dorothea Lange, entitled “Migrant Mother,” has become a famous ... This iconic photograph by Dorothea Lange, entitled “Migrant Mother,” has become a famous ...
Nurse using a stethoscope Nurse using a stethoscope
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
At 19 months, Merr would clearly pass the 17-month item on the Bayley Scales At 19 months, Merr would clearly pass the 17-month item on the Bayley Scales
Video: Acid-base imbalances - metabolic acidosis and alkalosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library