The nurse is planning on reinforcing teaching to a 5-year-old ...

[ashley]

The nurse is planning on reinforcing teaching to a 5-year-old scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following strategies would the nurse plan to use with this child?
 
  1. Showing the child a video about the surgery
  2. Having the child learn via a computer assistive program
  3. Using dolls to explain what will happen to the child
  4. Giving the child books about the surgery

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, and focuses the plan of care to: (Select all that apply.) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Reduce pain.
  2. Meet nutritional needs.
  3. Replace enzymes and hormones.
  4. Manage care of the nasogastric tube.
  5. Prepare the client for surgery.

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The preschool-age child would learn best if the nurse showed the child what would happen on a doll. The 5-year-old is too young to understand a video or computer application, and cannot read well enough to be given a book.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: The focus of care for the client with pancreatitis is on managing pain, meeting nutritional needs, and replacing enzymes and hormones. Placement of nasogastric tubes is uncommon, as is surgery.