Author Question: The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy experiencing respiratory distress who is scheduled to have ... (Read 74 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy experiencing respiratory distress who is scheduled to have a chest radiograph. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include in the child's plan of care?

A) Administering a sedative to help calm the child
B) Assisting the child to lie still during the chest radiograph
C) Accompanying the child to continue observation
D) Informing the child that he might hear a loud banging noise

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old girl in a bilateral brace with tibia vara. Her parents are upset by their toddler's limited mobility. How should the nurse respond?

A) If you are noncompliant, your daughter could develop severe bowing of her legs.
B) It's important to use the brace or your daughter may need surgery.
C) You are doing a great job. Let's put our heads together on how to keep her busy.
D) You'll need to accept this since treatment may be required for several years.