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awywial

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A 12-year-old boy has been admitted to the pediatric unit for torsion of his left testicle. The nurse should provide:
 
  1. Pain management as ordered.
   2. Information about a Doppler ultrasound.
   3. Prepare the family and child for possible surgery.
   4. All of the above should be provided.

Question 2

A neonate is having a circumcision performed. What can the nurse do to provide comfort for the neonate during the procedure?
 
  1. Encourage non-nutritive sucking with a small amount of sucrose.
   2. Strap the neonate's legs down so that the neonate cannot kick.
   3. Attempt to feed the neonate during the procedure.
   4. All of the above should be provided.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. If a patient is feeling pain, it should be addressed.
2. The Doppler ultrasound will be used to monitor the blood flow to the area.
3. Surgery may be needed for the child in order to correct the torsion.
4. If a patient is feeling pain, it should be addressed. The Doppler ultrasound will be used to monitor the blood flow to the area. Surgery may be needed for the child in order to correct the torsion.

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1. Sucrose reacts with the tongue in order to provide comfort, and the sucking is a comfort measure for a neonate.
2. The baby can be swaddled for comfort on the lower legs. Strapping is considered a restraint.
3. Feeding during the procedure places the child at risk for aspiration.
4. Only providing the non-nutritive suck is safe for the neonate.


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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