A school-age child is scheduled for a muscle biopsy. What should ...

[cnetterville]

A school-age child is scheduled for a muscle biopsy. What should the nurse teach the patient about the procedure?
 
  A) Medication will be given so pain is minimized.
  B) The amount of muscle tissue taken is about 2 in.
  C) Bed rest for several days will need to be done afterward.
  D) Long-term pain medication will be needed after the procedure.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a school-age child newly diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Which diagnosis would be a priority for this patient?
 
  A) Knowledge deficit related to care needs
  B) Risk for inefficient peripheral tissue perfusion
  C) Ineffective coping related to physical limitations
  D) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

[pratush dev]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Muscle biopsies are usually done using conscious sedation and a local anesthetic. The amount of tissue taken is about the size of the lead in a pencil. There is no need for bed rest for several days after the procedure. This procedure does not cause long-term pain.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
With newly diagnosed juvenile arthritis, the child and family will need to learn how to manage the symptoms by planning exercise and medication programs around school or other activities. Juvenile arthritis does not affect peripheral tissue perfusion. Because the child is newly diagnosed, it is premature to use the diagnosis of ineffective coping. There is no evidence that the child has imbalanced nutrition.