The nurse clarifies to the frightened mother of a child who has ...

[melina_rosy]

The nurse clarifies to the frightened mother of a child who has had a febrile seizure that these seizures usually occur when the temperature:
 
  a. Reaches 102
  b. Is over 99
  c. Is from a bacterial infection
  d. Is on the rise

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes Munchausen syndrome by proxy?
 
  a. The child has uncontrollable facial and vocal tics as a result of emotional abuse by caregivers.
  b. Caregivers make up signs and symptoms of disease or unnecessarily expose their child to harmful medical interventions and painful invasive procedures.
  c. The parents give the children no attention unless they are exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness.
  d. Relatives of a child get all the attention in the family and the child is forced to fake illness to get any attention at all.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

D
Febrile seizures usually occur when the temperature is on the rise, rather than at a specific temperature.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a description of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
B Correct: Munchausen syndrome by proxy refers to caregivers who fabricate signs and symptoms of disease or unnecessarily expose their child to harmful medical interventions and painful invasive procedures. The perpetrator uses the disease to escape from marital, physical, or emotional problems, or poor self-esteem. By attending to the supposed needs of the child, the caregiver escapes the reality of her problems.
C Incorrect: This is not a description of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
D Incorrect: This is not a description of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

[melina_rosy]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[atrochim]

Excellent