The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl of Mexican descent who ...

[maegan_martin]

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl of Mexican descent who is recovering in the hospital following a diagnosis of epileptic seizures. The child's mother insists on a visit from her curandera to provide healing powers to her daughter.
 
  What would be the best intervention of the nurse in this situation?
  A) Explain to the mother that hospital policy does not allow visits from unlicensed practitioners.
  B) Encourage the mother to arrange a visit with her curandera when her daughter is released from the hospital.
  C) Discuss the situation with the child's physician and arrange for a visit from the curandera at the hospital if appropriate.
  D) Distract the child's mother from her demands by focusing on child and family teaching related to her daughter's condition.

Question 2

A rapid strep test has confirmed that a 5-year-old girl has a group A Streptococcus infection. When teaching the parents about measures to implement, which of the following would be the least immediate concern?
 
  A) Using a cool mist humidifier
  B) Encouraging the child to drink liquids
  C) Discarding the child's toothbrush
  D) Administering antibiotic therapy

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C