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Starlight · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is monitoring a child who has received epidural analgesia with morphine. The nurse is careful to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of the medication?

A) Epidural hematoma
B) Arachnoiditis
C) Spinal headache
D) Respiratory depression

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who is aware of impending death. What behavior should the nurse expect the child to demonstrate at this time?

A) Outbreaks of anger
B) Verbalization of feelings
C) Bargaining for another chance
D) Fear of being separated from parents

cascooper22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The nurse needs to monitor for signs of respiratory depression, a potential adverse effect of the opioid medication. Epidural hematoma, arachnoiditis, and spinal headache are potential adverse effects of the insertion of the epidural catheter.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Preschoolers fear separation. If able to grasp the concept of dying, this child's major worry is being alone and separated. These children may need someone to stay with them constantly to reassure them that they are loved and people are caring for them. Anger, verbalization of feelings, and bargaining are not behaviors typically associated with a preschool age-child who is facing death.