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james9437

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Professional pediatric nurses practice in a wide variety of settings. In each setting the primary roles of the pediatric nurse will:
 
  a. be universal or be the same c. be slightly similar
  b. vary slightly d. vary widely

Question 2

The nurse in the pediatric unit is preparing a newly diagnosed diabetic child for discharge. The discharge planning will focus on the educational needs of the patient and family. The nurse understands that:
 
  a. The physician will handle the self-management
  b. Compliance is extremely important to managing diabetes
  c. The complications associated with diabetes are minor
  d. Diabetes affects only one system of the body



lkanara2

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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. Although each setting may have separate roles and responsibilities, the roles that nurses take are universal.
B Incorrect. The primary roles of the professional pediatric nurse are universal, and include the primary roles of caregiver, advocate, educator, researcher, manager, or leader. These do not change.
C Incorrect. Similar is not the same.
D Incorrect. The primary roles do not change.

Answer to Question 2

B
The patient and parents will handle the self-management. Compliance is the key to successful management of diabetes and minimizing the affects on the body. Diabetes is a disease that affects every system of the body.



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