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shenderson6

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If a seizure occurs in a newborn who suffered an intracranial hemorrhage, the nurse should record: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Parts of the body and limbs that were involved
  b. Witnesses to the seizure
  c. Whether movements were unilateral or bilateral
  d. Severity of the seizure
  e. Length of time of the seizure

Question 2

A mother asks the pediatric nurse then preparation for her 5-year-old child's upcoming hospital experience should begin. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. a few days before admission
  b. during the admission process on the day of admission
  c. on arrival at the hospital unit
  d. no preparation is needed because it will just create anxiety



shaikhs

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
The nursing assessments of a seizure should include the parts of the body that were involved, whether the seizure activity was on only one side or both sides, the severity of the seizure, and the length of the seizure.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. For planned admissions, the age of the child should be a guide to timing for preparation for hospitalization or surgery. For children aged 4-to-7-year-olds, 4 to 7 days.
B Incorrect. Answering a mother's question about then she should begin preparation for her 5-year-old child's upcoming hospital experience, the best response would not be during the admission process on the day of admission.
C Incorrect. Answering a mother's question about then she should begin preparation for her 5-year-old child's upcoming hospital experience, the best response would not be upon arrival at the hospital unit.
D Incorrect. Answering a mother's question about then she should begin preparation for her 5-year-old child's upcoming hospital experience, the best response would not be none needed because it will just create anxiety.



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