The nurse is assessing a 4-week-old infant who had cardiovascular surgery to repair a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The infant is currently inconsolable. Using the CRIES scale, which score for crying is appropriate
1) 0
2) 1
3) 2
4) 3
Question 2
The nurse is conducting a pain assessment for a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Which behavioral pain assessment scale is most appropriate for this patient?
1) Behavioral Pain Score (BPS)
2) Nurses Assessment of Pain Inventory (NAPI)
3) Objective Pain Score (OPS)
4) Riley Infant Pain Scale (RIPS)
A cyanotic infant. Note the bluish tinge to the skin around the lips, chin, and nose
Open heart surgery
Nurse Sandy
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Wrapping an Infant or Small Child
Fracture and Repair of Bone - Pott