Author Question: When the nurse in the well-baby clinic notes that a 2-day-old has small pustules on her skin, the ... (Read 60 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When the nurse in the well-baby clinic notes that a 2-day-old has small pustules on her skin, the nurse should:

a. Report it immediately to the clinic physician
b. Keep the affected area dry and clean
c. Teach the parents how to care for heat rash
d. Record the finding so it can be assessed at the next appointment

Question 2

A child born with Dandy Walker malformation is receiving palliative care in the pediatric unit. A nurse should:

1. Provide the parents, patient, and family members with supportive care during this time.
2. Ask the parents to be part of the plan of care as much as possible.
3. Attempt to provide a primary nurse for this particular patient on each shift.
4. All of the above are correct.

cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The clinic physician or nurse practitioner should be notified as these lesions may be from a staphylococcus infection and are easily spread.

Answer to Question 2

4
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1. Family support is important in order to provide a high quality of life in a limited amount of time.
2. Parental involvement will create a bond with the child and empower the parents.
3. A primary nurse is able to form a bond with the family and understand the needs of the child because of frequent interactions.
4. Family support is important in order to provide a high quality of life in a limited amount of time. Parental involvement will create a bond with the child and empower the parents. A primary nurse is able to form a bond with the family and understand the needs of the child because of frequent interactions.