When a mother injects contaminants into her child's IV line and ...

[kaid0807]

When a mother injects contaminants into her child's IV line and then promptly reports the child's worsened condition, the pediatric nurse suspects __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The school nurse has been called to the playground for an emergency. When she arrives, she notes that a young girl is laying on the ground, holding her arm with a bone fragment protruding from her skin.
 
  What is the priority assessment at this time? 1. Neurovascular check
   2. Elevation of the extremity
   3. Providing ice
   4. Pain management

[sultansheikh]

Answer to Question 1

Munchausen syndrome by proxy
This disorder is seen in the situation in which the caretaker makes the child ill to gain attention by proxy as health professionals attend to the child.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Assessing blood flow, capillary refill, color, and pain will help identify the priority for the child.
2. The arm should be immobilized to decrease risk for further damage.
3. Ice can be applied after a neurovascular check is performed.
4. Pain management can be given after a neurovascular assessment is performed.