Author Question: The nurse is providing developmentally appropriate care for a toddler hospitalized for observation ... (Read 115 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is providing developmentally appropriate care for a toddler hospitalized for observation following a fall down the steps. Which of the following measures might the nurse consider when caring for this child? Select all answers that apply.

A) Use the en face position when holding the toddler.
B) Use a bed for toddlers who have an adult present.
C) Avoid leaving small objects that can be swallowed in the bed.
D) Explain activities in concrete, simple terms.
E) Allow the child to select meals and activities.
F) Encourage parents to stay to prevent separation anxiety.

Question 2

To assess the duration of labor contractions, the nurse determines the time:

a. From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next.
b. From the beginning to the end of each contraction.
c. Of the strongest intensity of each contraction.
d. Of uterine relaxation between two contractions.

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, F

Answer to Question 2

B
Duration of labor contractions is the average length of contractions from beginning to end.
This is the frequency of the contractions.
This is the strength or intensity of the contractions.
This is the interval of the contraction phase.