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cnetterville

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse in the PICU is caring for a 7-year-old child with burns on more than 30 percent of the body. Which statement made by the parents indicates an understanding of the severity of the burns?
 
  1. I'm glad that he doesn't have any burns on his face..
   2. I feel so bad that he got burned..
   3. When do you think he will be out of the ICU?
   4. Nurse, is he going to make it?

Question 2

The nurse would choose to administer the immunization injection of:
 
  a. DTaP subcutaneously
  b. HIB intramuscularly
  c. Varicella intramuscularly
  d. Varicella 1 week after the MMR vaccine


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irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Burns to the face can increase the risk of complications, but burns on any part of the body increase the risk for infections.

2. The feeling of guilt is common, but does not demonstrate an understanding of the situation.
3. The parent needs to deal with the severity of the injury and concentrate on the present.
4. The parents are able to verbalize that death may occur because of the extent of the burns.

Answer to Question 2

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HIB vaccine must be given in a separate syringe from other vaccines administered at the same time and must be administered intramuscularly.


cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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