The pediatric nurse is aware that the best approach to pain ...

[kaid0807]

The pediatric nurse is aware that the best approach to pain treatment for children is:
 
  a. early medication for pain
  b. heavy medication up front with smaller follow-up doses
  c. to work to prevent pain
  d. to withhold medication

Question 2

A nurse has given instructions to the mother of a 5 year old child on common side effects after the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The common reactions include all but:
 
  1. Fever.
   2. Swollen cheeks.
   3. Pin point rash.
   4. Joint pain.

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not the early medication for pain.
B Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not heavy medication up front with smaller follow-up doses.
C Correct: Prevention is better in treating acute pain because pain that has already occurred and is severe is difficult to control.
D Incorrect: Prevention of pain is the best approach to pain treatment for children, not withholding medication.

Answer to Question 2

3
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1. Common side effect of the MMR vaccine
2. Common side effect of the MMR vaccine
3. An uncommon side effect and further assessment is needed
4. Common side effect of the MMR vaccine

[kaid0807]

Excellent

[sailorcrescent]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it