Author Question: A child with acute gastrointestinal bleeding is admitted to the hospital. The nurse observes which ... (Read 49 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with acute gastrointestinal bleeding is admitted to the hospital. The nurse observes which sign or symptom as an early manifestation of shock?

a. Restlessness
b. Rapid capillary refill
c. Increased temperature
d. Increased blood pressure

Question 2

What signs or symptoms are most commonly associated with the prodromal phase of acute viral hepatitis?

a. Bruising and lethargy
b. Anorexia and malaise
c. Fatigability and jaundice
d. Dark urine and pale stools

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Restlessness is an indication of impending shock in a child. Capillary refill is slowed in shock. The child will feel cool. The blood pressure initially remains within the normal range and then declines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The signs and symptoms most common in the prodromal phase are anorexia, malaise, lethargy, and easy fatigability. Bruising would not be an issue unless liver damage has occurred. Jaundice is a late sign and often does not occur in children. Dark urine and pale stools would occur during the onset of jaundice (icteric phase) if it occurs.