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crobinson2013

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Which pediatric diagnoses require the nurse to include interventions to treat chronic pediatric client pain in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  2. Sickle cell disease
  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  4. Cancer
  5. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Question 2

Which are discharge criteria the nurse includes in the plan of care for a client who has received sedation? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Stable vital signs
  2. Patent airway
  3. Ability to sit up without assistance
  4. Adequate fluid intake
  5. Ability to urinate


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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4
Explanation:
1. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a condition that necessitates the inclusion of interventions to treat chronic pain in the plan of care.
2. Sickle cell disease arthritis is a condition that necessitates the inclusion of interventions to treat chronic pain in the plan of care.
3. ADHD is not a condition that necessitates the inclusion of interventions to treat chronic pain in the plan of care.
4. Cancer is a condition that necessitates the inclusion of interventions to treat chronic pain in the plan of care.
5. HIV is a condition that necessitates the inclusion of interventions to treat chronic pain in the plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Stable vital signs are a criterion for discharge for a pediatric client who has received sedation.
2. A patent airway is one criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.
3. The ability to sit up without assistance is one criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.
4. Fluid intake is not essential as some sedation medications stimulate vomiting.
5. Ability to urinate is not an essential criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.



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