Author Question: The nurse is preparing to help the family ambulate an 11-year-old child who has had an appendectomy. ... (Read 44 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to help the family ambulate an 11-year-old child who has had an appendectomy.

In addition to pharmacological pain management, which of the following nonpharmacological nursing strategies would be appropriate for this child? 1. A heating pad for the abdomen
2. A warm, moist pack over the site of the incision
3. A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing
4. An ice pack over the site of the incision

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals respiratory acidosis. Which change in ventilator settings would the nurse anticipate?

1. Decrease in oxygen delivery
2. Decreased tidal volume of each breath
3. Increased respiratory rate
4. Increase in humidification of inspired air

dlook33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing

Rationale:
A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a nonpharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound.

Answer to Question 2

3. Increased respiratory rate

Rationale:
This client needs to blow off more CO2; therefore, respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO2 levels.