Author Question: The nurse suggests the use of an I message when correcting a toddler, such as: a. I think you are ... (Read 111 times)

fahad · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse suggests the use of an I message when correcting a toddler, such as:

a. I think you are a bad boy to have marked on the wall with a crayon..
b. I think you better give me those crayons right now..
c. I wish you wouldn't make such a mess..
d. I feel unhappy when you mark on the wall with crayon..

Question 2

A 6 month old has a known diagnosis of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). The nurse would anticipate all except which of the following during an assessment?

1. Shortness of breath
2. Enlarged liver
3. Poor feeding
4. A diastolic murmur

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The I message does not criticize, blame, or threaten, but identifies a feeling that the event caused. It does not demoralize the child.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Shortness of breath is expected since more blood flows to the pulmonary area because of the hole.
2. The liver enlarges because of the increase in blood flow.
3. Poor feedings are expected as a result of shortness of breath because of the pulmonary hypertension issues.
4. A systolic murmur is expected due to the blood being forced through the pulmonary valve.