The nurse assesses a need for further instruction when the parent ...

[CBme]

The nurse assesses a need for further instruction when the parent of a 4-year-old post-herniorrhaphy patient says:
 
  a. I will make sure to keep an absorbent dressing on the wound..
  b. I will leave the diaper open..
  c. I will let the baby be as active as he wants to be..
  d. I will feed the baby his usual supper..

Question 2

The nurse working with a toddler in the hospital wants the toddler to eat lunch. Which of the following statements by the nurse will likely result in the toddler eating lunch?
 
  a. Do you want your lunch?
  b. You must eat your lunch now because you have to be done in 30 minutes
  c. It's time to eat now. Do you want Pooh Bear to eat with you?
  d. Are you hungry?

[wergv]

Answer to Question 1

A
Herniorrhaphy does not require a dressing.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. Wanting a toddler in the hospital to eat lunch, the nurse will not entice the toddler to eat by offering a choice that is not age-appropriate such as, Do you want your lunch? Such a choice often results in a negative response by the toddler.
B Incorrect. Wanting a toddler in the hospital to eat lunch, the nurse will not entice the toddler to eat by challenging their autonomy by giving an order with a time limit. Such a statement will result in a negative response by the toddler.
C Correct. Wanting a toddler in the hospital to eat lunch, the nurse offers an age-appropriate choice, such as: It's time to eat now. Do you want Pooh Bear to eat with you?
D Incorrect. Wanting a toddler in the hospital to eat lunch, the nurse knows not to ask: Are you hungry? What if the toddler answers, No?

[CBme]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[elyse44]

Gracias!