Author Question: When caring for a child with Hepatitis, it is important for the nurse to do all of the following ... (Read 35 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When caring for a child with Hepatitis, it is important for the nurse to do all of the following except:

1. Use standard precautions.
2. Provide information for the family to receive the Hepatitis A and B vaccines.
3. Schedule immunizations.
4. Teach proper nutrition to attempt to keep the body as nourished as possible.

Question 2

Cael was diagnosed with terminal cancer six months ago. His family has been adjusting to the changes in Cael's condition. His diagnosis is affecting each member of the family in a different way.

The nurse knows Cael's family is exhibiting behaviors similar to: 1. The Death and Dying Theory.
2. The Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and Adaptation.
3. Murray Bowen's Theory.
4. The Family Group Theory.

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Standard precautions should be used with every patient.
2. Information empowers the family to play an active role in the child's health care.
3. The family will need to schedule the immunizations based on the health-care provider's recommendations.
4. Nutrition will be important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Death has not occurred, so this theory is not applicable.
2. This model demonstrates how the family adjusts to the changes and adapts.
3. This theory does not address the adaptation of the family members.
4. This theory does not address the adaptation of the family members.