When the preschooler is sitting still or lying still for a long ...

[rmenurse]

When the preschooler is sitting still or lying still for a long time and not engaging in physical activity, the nurse will most suspect and assess for which of the following conditions?
 
  a. pain c. dizziness
  b. nausea d. boredom

Question 2

A 2-month-old infant is presenting for a well-child visit and is due to receive the Rotavirus vaccine.
 
  The nurse recognizes that obtaining the patient's history is essential in the administration of immunizations and preventing communicable disease. Which of the following should the nurse assess for prior to administering this vaccine? 1. Lung disease
   2. Cardiac defects
   3. Seizure disorder
   4. Gastrointestinal disorders

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct: Lack of physical activity may indicate the preschooler is experiencing pain, because preschoolers, then healthy, are not capable of sitting still of lying still for long periods of time. The child of this age who does not readily run, jump, or wiggle may be in pain.
B Incorrect: When the preschooler is sitting or lying still for a long time and not engaging in physical activity, the nurse will not first suspect and assess for nausea.
C Incorrect: When the preschooler is sitting or lying still for a long time and not engaging in physical activity, the nurse will not first suspect and assess for dizziness.
D Incorrect: When the preschooler is sitting or lying still for a long time and not engaging in physical activity, the nurse will not first suspect and assess for boredom.

Answer to Question 2

4
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1. The immunization does not interfere with lung disease.
2. The immunization does not interfere with cardiac defects.
3. The immunization does not interfere with seizure disorders.
4. Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. The first immunization is given between 6 and 14 weeks. The immunization should be avoided if the child has a history of intussusception or other gastrointestinal disorders.

[rmenurse]

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[FergA]

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