Five hours following a repair of an incarcerated hernia, a ...

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Five hours following a repair of an incarcerated hernia, a 1-year-old continues to cry and has vomited three times. The nurse should:
 
  a. Assess bowel sounds in all four quadrants
  b. Check for blood in the diaper
  c. Give a small feeding of clear liquids
  d. Turn the child on the abdomen

Question 2

Preschoolers learn best through which of the following methods?
 
  a. observations and manipulation of objects
  b. abstractions presented by their caregivers
  c. looking at simple picture instructions in a book
  d. being told how to do something by caregivers

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Answer to Question 1

A
After repair of an incarcerated hernia, the child should be assessed for a bowel obstruction by checking for bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A Correct. Preschoolers learn best through observation and manipulation of objects. Abstractions or things not seen are difficult to understand for this age group.
B Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through abstractions presented by their caregivers, as they are very concrete.
C Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through looking at simple picture instructions in a book, as these are abstractions.
D Incorrect. Preschoolers do not learn best through being told how to do something by caregivers, but instead by using objects and observing.