Dora, a 4-year-old child, has been asked to create a family ...

[Diane]

Dora, a 4-year-old child, has been asked to create a family drawing. This is being asked of Dora because it will show the nurse:
 
  1. The child's view of the family members.
   2. The child's wish for a family.
   3. The child's perception of family values.
   3. Nothing. This is an activity for the child while the nurse obtains a cognitive assessment.

Question 2

What are important teaching points for a patient with ulcerative colitis? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Stress reduction techniques, such as relaxation
   2. Report any illness to the gastroenterologist for possible medication adjustment.
   3. The child only needs appointments when the symptoms occur.
   4. Importance of the regular medication use and possible side effects
   5. Teach about the proper cleansing material.

[ciecieme]

Answer to Question 1

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1. The purpose is to identify how the child views the family.
2. This is not a wish activity.
3. Family values are not assessed in this task.
4. This task can give an indication of the cognitive level of understanding of family, but the main purpose is to see how the child views the family.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Stress reduction may help to decrease some exacerbations of the disease.
2. Medication would need adjustment if the child becomes ill.
3. A child with ulcerative colitis needs to have regular follow-up visits, whether symptomatic or not.
4. A child with ulcerative colitis needs to have regular follow-up visits, whether symptomatic or not. Medication would need adjustment if the child becomes ill. The parents and child need to know about the medications and the side effects to report. Stress reduction may help to decrease some exacerbations of the disease.
5. Cleansing the area will not decrease the occurrence of exacerbation.

[Diane]

TYSM

[bassamabas]

Great answer, keep it coming