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wrbasek0

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Using the Pediatric Coma Scale, the nurse gives a score of _________ to a 4-year-old child who opens his eyes when his name is called and says, My arm hurts..
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is helping admit a child to the pediatric unit of the hospital. The nurse will help the child:
 
  a. put her clothing and shoes in the closet or send them home in a bag
  b. store worn blankets and stuffed animals out of sight
  c. place the shoes in plain sight there the child can see them
  d. make the bed up the way the child likes it at home



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Answer to Question 1

11
Opening the eyes to speech is 3 points, saying words is 4 points, and localizing pain is 4 points.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. While admitting a child to the pediatric unit of the hospital, the nurse will not best help the child by putting her clothing and shoes in the closet or sending them home.
B Incorrect. While admitting a child to the pediatric unit of the hospital, the nurse will not best help the child by putting away their personal and most prized possessions.
C Correct. While admitting a child to the pediatric unit of the hospital, the nurse will help the child place her shoes in plain sight there the child can see them. Shoes are symbols of mobility and reminders of going home, i.e., a symbol of life outside the hospital.
D Incorrect. While admitting a child to the pediatric unit of the hospital, the nurse will not best help the child by making the bed up the way the child likes it at home.



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