Author Question: The mother tells the nurse that her maternity leave is almost over and she will be returning to work ... (Read 43 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The mother tells the nurse that her maternity leave is almost over and she will be returning to work soon. She will need to place her infant in a day care, and she asks the nurse how to know which day care is best.

The nurse will tell the mother to investigate day care programs that: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Are close to her work in the event of an emergency
2. Require all staff have criminal background checks
3. Are attractive in appearance, with bright colors and interesting visual stimulation
4. Provide regular training of the staff and administration
5. Have policies regarding child health and emergencies, such as immunization requirements and emergency medical forms

Question 2

The nurse who works in the newborn nursery must be alert for infants with congenital gastrointestinal defects. Defects that might be diagnosed in the newborn nursery would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Pyloric stenosis.
2. Biliary atresia.
3. Hirschsprung's disease.
4. Umbilical hernia.
5. Diaphragmatic hernia.

kjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,4,5
Rationale 1: This may be convenient and helpful, but it does not insure that the day care facility will provide quality care.
Rationale 2: This is a safety feature and provides some protection against child abuse and other incidents.
Rationale 3: Although this is valuable in a day care setting, it does not mean that the environment is safe or appropriate for the child.
Rationale 4: This information is appropriate as it provides information about the abilities of the staff to provide a safe and stimulating environment.
Rationale 5: This information identifies the school is prepared for emergency situations.
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Answer to Question 2

3,5
Rationale 1: Pyloric stenosis is not diagnosed in the newborn nursery, but in the two- to four-week-old infant.
Rationale 2: Symptoms of biliary atresia would not be observable until several weeks of age.
Rationale 3: Symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease may be observable in the newborn nursery.
Rationale 4: Umbilical hernia cannot be diagnosed at birth.
Rationale 5: Diaphragmatic hernia will show symptoms immediately after birth due to compression of the lung.
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