The nurse is assessing for pain in the chemically paralyzed child ...

[azncindy619]

The nurse is assessing for pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated. Which of the following methods will the nurse use for assessing pain?
 
  a. a picture chart
  b. pen and paper
  c. the parent's intuition about their child's pain
  d. increase in pulse and blood pressure

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes motherese?
 
  a. being oversolicitous to a child
  b. patting a child and touching frequently
  c. a type of speech using short, simple sentences in a high-pitched voice
  d. the way that mothers always seem to know what their babies need and want

[ktidd]

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. To assess pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated the nurse would not use a picture chart.
B Incorrect. To assess pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated the nurse would not use a pen and paper.
C Incorrect. To assess pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated the nurse would not ask the parent's intuition about their child's pain.
D Correct. To assess pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated the nurse would watch for tachycardia, increased blood pressure, and tears.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Motherese is not best described as being oversolicitous to a child.
B Incorrect. Motherese is not best described as patting a child and touching frequently.
C Correct. Motherese is best described as child-directed speech, using simple, short sentences, spoken slowly in high-pitched voice.
D Incorrect. Motherese is not best described as the way that mothers always seem to know what their babies need and want.

[azncindy619]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent