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lracut11

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The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?
 
  a. Answer all of the parents' questions about the child's illness.
  b. Immediately page the practitioner to come to the unit to speak with the family.
  c. Help the family develop a written list of specific questions to ask the practitioner.
  d. Inform the family of the time that hospital rounds are made so that they can be present.

Question 2

Two hospitalized adolescents are playing pool in the activity room. Neither of them seems enthusiastic about the game. How should the nurse interpret this situation?
 
  a. Playing pool requires too much concentration for this age group.
  b. Pool is an activity better suited for younger children.
  c. The adolescents may be enjoying themselves but have lower energy levels than healthy children.
  d. The adolescents' lack of enthusiasm is one of the signs of depression.



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CharlieArnold

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Often families ask general questions of health care providers and do not receive the information they need. The nurse should determine what information the family does want and then help develop a list of questions. When the questions are written, the family can remember which questions to ask or can hand the sheet to the practitioner for answers. The nurse may have the information the parents want, but they are asking for specific information from the practitioner. Unless it is an emergency, the nurse should not place a stat page for the practitioner. Being present is not necessarily the issue but rather the ability to get answers to specific questions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Children who are ill and hospitalized typically have lower energy levels than healthy children. Therefore, children may not appear enthusiastic about an activity even when they are enjoying it. Pool is an appropriate activity for adolescents. They have the cognitive and psychomotor skills that are necessary. If the adolescents were significantly depressed, they would be unable to engage in the game.




lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


TheNamesImani

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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