A child with osteomyelitis asks the nurse, What is a sed' rate? ...

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A child with osteomyelitis asks the nurse, What is a sed' rate? What is the best response for the nurse?
 
  a. It tells us how you are responding to the treatment..
  b. It tells us what type of antibiotic you need..
  c. It tells us whether we need to immobilize your extremity..
  d. It tells us how your nerves and muscles are doing..

Question 2

Which information should the nurse include when preparing a 5-year-old child for a cardiac catheterization?
 
  a. A detailed explanation of the procedure
  b. A description of what the child will feel and see during the procedure
  c. An explanation about the dye that will go directly into his vein
  d. An assurance to the child that he and the nurse can talk about the procedure when it is over

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Answer to Question 1

A
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) indicates the presence of inflammation and infectious process and is one of the best indicators of the child's response to treatment. Although the ESR indirectly identifies whether an antibiotic is needed, the organism involved dictates the type of antibiotic and the length of treatment. The ESR does not direct whether the extremity will be immobilized and will not evaluate neuromuscular status.

Answer to Question 2

B
For a preschooler, the provision of sensory information about what to expect during the procedure will enhance the child's ability to cope with the events of the procedure and will decrease anxiety. Explaining the procedure in detail is probably more than the 5-year-old child can comprehend and it will produce anxiety. Using the word dye with a preschooler can be frightening for the child. The child needs information before the procedure.

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