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Which of the following children are at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents?
 
  a. postmaturity babies
  b. 13-year-old children
  c. children with high intelligent quotient (IQ)
  d. premature infants

Question 2

Caregivers of a child with chickenpox tell the pediatric nurse that their child is not eating or drinking much because the child says the sores in the mouth hurt.
 
   The best advice by the nurse would be for the caregivers to try which one of the following actions and call back if it does not improve the intake of fluids? a. Double the amount of acetaminophen.
  b. Offer gelatin and Popsicles.
  c. Give a solution of seltzer water and honey.
  d. Contact the pediatrician to determine if intravenous hydration is necessary.



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Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect: Postmature babies are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents.
B Incorrect: 13-year-old children are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents. Instead young children (particularly those younger than 3 years) are at high risk for abuse or neglect.
C Incorrect: Children with high intelligent quotient (IQ) are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents.
D Correct: Premature infants are at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents because they place great demands on the parents.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Acetaminophen is indicated for fever reduction.
B Correct. Being told by the caregivers of a child with chickenpox that their child is not eating or drinking much because the child says the sores in the mouth hurt, the best advice by the nurse would be to maintain fluid intake with cool, non-acidic fluids, gelatin and Popsicles.
C Incorrect. The best advice by the nurse would not be for the caregivers to try a solution of seltzer water and honey, and call back if it does not improve the intake of fluids.
D Incorrect. The best advice by the nurse would not be for the caregivers to contact the pediatrician to determine if intravenous hydration is necessary.



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