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jenna1

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A child seems unable to tell the nurse how he is feeling or if he is in pain. The nurse asks the child to draw a picture of how he feels because this activity:
 
  a. Will entertain the child
  b. May allow the nurse to assess the child's feelings
  c. Will demonstrate to the parent that their child is functioning normally
  d. Will distract the child

Question 2

The parents of a child recovering from Kawasaki disease apologize for the child's irritability. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that irritable behavior is:
 
  a. An end result of overindulgence while in the hospital
  b. A side effect of the antiplatelet therapy
  c. One of the classic signs of Kawasaki disease
  d. A reaction to limited activity


jackie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Children often deal with their stressors through play. The nurse will look at the drawing and use this to assess feelings. Communication with the child about the drawing is an essential part of this activity. The ability to draw a picture will not indicate that the child is functioning normally, just that the child is able to accomplish this task.

Answer to Question 2

C
Irritable behavior is a hallmark of Kawasaki disease. A quiet environment may help diminish outbursts.


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