Author Question: Which parental statement indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions for a pediatric ... (Read 75 times)

james0929

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Which parental statement indicates correct understanding of discharge instructions for a pediatric client after a tonsillectomy?
 
  1. We will call the healthcare provider for any indication of ear pain.
  2. We will be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices.
  3. We will plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
  4. We will keep our child on bed rest for 10 days after the surgery.

Question 2

Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a child who experiences epistaxis?
 
  1. Laying the child down and applying a warm pack.
  2. Tilting the child's head back, squeezing the bridge of the nose, and applying a warm moist pack to the nose.
  3. Tilting the child's head forward, squeezing the nares below the nasal bone, and applying ice to the nose.
  4. Immediately packing the nares with a cotton ball soaked with phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine).


alexisweber49

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation:
1. Ear pain 4 to 8 days after a tonsillectomy might be experienced and does not indicate an ear infection.
2. Citrus juices should be avoided for the first week because highly acidic foods and beverages can cause irritation.
3. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended for pain after a tonsillectomy.
4. Children do not need to be confined to bed. They can return to school in 10 days.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. Laying the child down would allow the blood to drain down the throat, which could lead to aspiration. Warmth would promote the bleeding.
2. Tilting the child's head back could cause the blood to trickle down the throat. Warmth can cause an increase in bleeding because of vasodilation.
3. The correct initial treatment for a nosebleed is to tilt the head forward, squeeze the nares below the nasal bone for 10 to 15 minutes, and apply ice to the nose or back of the head.
4. A cotton ball soaked with Neo-Synephrine would only be used if the bleeding did not stop with pressure and ice.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library