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jc611

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The nurse would assess a 5-year-old patient who had a lumbar puncture completed 30 minutes ago for: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Drainage at the puncture site
  b. Evidence of headache
  c. Elevation of temperature
  d. Allergic skin reaction
  e. Gastric distress

Question 2

The nurse assigned to work with school-aged children who have been hospitalized knows that from a developmental viewpoint their special needs include:
 
  a. opportunities to do and learn well c. an adult to debate life's issues with
  b. someone to supervise their activities d. opportunities to regress without fear



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Following a lumbar puncture, the patient should be assessed for drainage at the puncture site, evidence of post-puncture headache, or elevation of temperature. Allergic skin reaction and gastric distress are not associated with post-lumbar puncture concerns.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. During hospitalization of school-aged children, every effort needs to be put forth to help those whose primary focus is school-related to continue to learn and maintain their individual strengths.
B Incorrect. The nurse assigned to work with school-aged children who have been hospitalized knows that from a developmental viewpoint their special needs does not include someone to supervise their activities.
C Incorrect. The nurse assigned to work with school-aged children who have been hospitalized knows that from a developmental viewpoint their special needs does not include an adult to debate life's issues with.
D Incorrect. The nurse assigned to work with school-aged children who have been hospitalized knows that from a developmental viewpoint their special needs does not include opportunities to regress without fear. Instead, they need to maintain their skills and to continue learning.




jc611

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


Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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