Author Question: An infant admitted to the newborn nursery has generalized swelling of the scalp. The nurse should ... (Read 93 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An infant admitted to the newborn nursery has generalized swelling of the scalp. The nurse should recognize this condition as:

a. caput succedaneum, which generally requires no treatment
b. cephalhematoma, which will require aspiration of blood from the scalp
c. an early sign of hydrocephalus, which requires no treatment
d. an early sign of an intracranial hemorrhage

Question 2

When a nurse conducts preoperative teaching for a client, which of these educational principles is MOST important?

a. Focus on correct medical terminology.
b. Begin the sessions the day before surgery.
c. Give the client and family a test following the sessions.
d. Use more than one teaching medium.

Jbrasil · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Caput succedaneum is edema of the newborn's scalp, which may cross the suture lines. It is caused by compression against the cervix. No treatment is needed.

Answer to Question 2

D
Teaching methods selected in a preoperative teaching situation depend on the nursing assessment of the client. The instruction should begin as early as possible, usually as soon as the procedure is scheduled. For most clients, a one-to-one session that includes the clients' family is preferable because the nurse can personalize the information (e.g., include information about some of the sights, sounds, or feelings that the client is likely to experience). Using a variety of teaching materials (e.g., charts, pictures, brochures) reinforces the verbal information; simple written instructions can also be useful.