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storky111

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In order to lessen the discomfort of a venipuncture for a blood draw for a 3-year-old child, the nurse may apply EMLA (local anesthetic cream) to the antecubital fossa:
 
  a. Immediately prior to venipuncture
  b. 10 minutes prior to venipuncture
  c. 30 minutes prior to venipuncture
  d. 60 minutes prior to venipuncture

Question 2

An infant is going to be admitted to the hospital in a few days. What is the best approach to prepare the infant for hospitalization?
 
  a. Have the parents take the infant to the hospital for an hour or so to familiarize the infant with the hospital environment.
  b. Put the infant on a routine that is similar to the routines the infant will encounter in the hospital.
  c. It is better to prepare the caregivers so that they will convey a sense of calmness to the infant.
  d. Have the parents go by the hospital to have the nurses meet the baby ahead of time.



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Answer to Question 1

D
EMLA cream should be applied 60 minutes prior to venipuncture. Children older than 2 years of age usually have blood drawn from the antecubital fossa.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. When preparing for the infant for upcoming hospitalization, the best approach is not to have the parents take the infant to the hospital for an hour or so to familiarize the infant with the hospital environment.
B Incorrect. When preparing for the infant for upcoming hospitalization, the best approach is not to put the infant on a routine that is similar to the routines the infant will encounter in the hospital.
C Correct. For infants, the best approach is to prepare the caregivers. By allaying their fears and concerns they will be better able to communicate a sense of calmness and well-being to their infants.
D Incorrect. When preparing for the infant for upcoming hospitalization, the best approach is not to have the parents go by the hospital to have the nurses meet the baby ahead of time.




storky111

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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