A child is admitted with an infectious disease and is placed in ...

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A child is admitted with an infectious disease and is placed in an isolation room. In order to assess this child, the nurse should:
 
  a. Use his or her own stethoscope, and wipe it thoroughly with antiseptic after each use
  b. Use a stethoscope reserved for this patient in the room
  c. Use a sterile stethoscope each time the patient is assessed
  d. Remove the used equipment each day for disinfection

Question 2

The nurse is developing a care plan for the parents of a toddler who was born prematurely and was in the neonatal intensive care unit for 2 months. The mother has been using a belt to discipline the child.
 
  The father is not very attentive to the needs of the mother or the baby. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would best fit this situation? a. interrupted family processes due to disrupted attachment
  b. deficient knowledge related to lack of parenting instructions
  c. high risk for injury to others related to mood disturbance
  d. marital discord in need of therapy related to lack of information

[cassie_ragen]

Answer to Question 1

B
A patient in isolation will have equipment for daily care placed in the isolation room. A sterile stethoscope is not needed. Equipment is kept in the room until the patient is discharged. Removing the equipment daily will increase exposure risk to others.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A Correct: The nursing diagnosis that would best fit this situation is interrupted family processes due to disrupted attachment. An infant who was separated from his parents for the first 2 months of life due to prematurity and hospitalization has not established a nurturing bond or appropriate attachment. Weak attachment bonds can result in caregivers viewing the child as an imperfect child and place him at risk for abuse.
B Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.
C Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.
D Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.

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TYSM

[bdobbins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it