Author Question: An adolescent girl and her caregiver present at the pediatrician's office. The adolescent complains ... (Read 83 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An adolescent girl and her caregiver present at the pediatrician's office. The adolescent complains of severe abdominal pain. A diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory diseases is made.

The nurse notes in the child's chart that this is the third time she has been treated for PID. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to:
A) contact the necessary authorities to report a suspected case of sexual abuse.
B) take the child to a private room and interview her regarding her sexual history and partners.
C) take the caregiver to a private room and tell her that the child's diagnosis can only come from sexual activity.
D) talk to the child and caregiver together and explain that the condition is often a result of a sexually transmitted disease and discuss the importance of safe sex practices.

Question 2

A young child has been admitted with a diagnosis of enterobiasis (pinworm infection). This child will most likely have a history of which of the following?

A) Bedwetting
B) Restlessness
C) Perianal itching
D) Malnutrition