Author Question: The parents of a 3-year-old who is hospitalized with mumps and is in isolation ask if their child ... (Read 96 times)

lak · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The parents of a 3-year-old who is hospitalized with mumps and is in isolation ask if their child may be allowed out of bed. The nurse's most helpful response would be:

a. No. A child with an infectious disease needs to stay in bed..
b. Yes. Your child may go anywhere in the unit..
c. No. Your child will spread the mumps if allowed out of bed..
d. Yes. Your child can walk around here in the room, but not out in the hall..

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the most appropriate position for 1-day post-operative child with a ventriculoperitonea l (VP) shunt is:

a. High Fowler's
b. Side-lying
c. Flat on the back
d. Upright

izzat · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A toddler who feels like getting out of bed and walking should do so; however, keep in mind that a child with an infectious disease should stay within the confines of the room.

Answer to Question 2

C
The most appropriate position for a 1-day post-operative child with a VP shunt is on the back to prevent a too-rapid reduction of fluid from the head. Rapid fluid loss from the ventricles may lead to seizures or cortical bleeding.