Which nursing intervention is contraindicated for a pediatric client who is experiencing thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments?
1. Administering intramuscular injections
2. Monitoring intake and output
3. Palpating during the assessment
4. Providing oral hygiene
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed, as needed, antiemetic drug for a child who is diagnosed with cancer. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Administering the drug only if the child is nauseated
2. Administering the drug prophylactically prior to the next dose of chemotherapy
3. Administering the drug after the next dose of chemotherapy
4. Administering the drug only if the child is experiencing diarrhea
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
GOALS OF THEORETICAL NURSING MODELS
Nursing Assessment Questions
Measuring Pediatric Vital Signs
Measuring the client’s blood pressure