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justinmsk

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The nurse is working with caregivers who are very concerned that their new infant will grow up with a healthy sense of trust. What areas of assessment and teaching would the nurse most focus on in working with these caregivers?
 
  a. knowledge of the physical development of children in the first 3 years
  b. meeting the infant's basic needs and demonstrating caring behaviors
  c. extended family, friends, and other sources of family support
  d. child-rearing philosophies and the educational levels of the caregivers

Question 2

A dying child tells the nurse that she is in pain. The nurse has administered the maximum dosage of pain medication allowed. It is too early to give another dose. What would be an appropriate intervention?
 
  a. Tell the child she will have to wait 3 hours
  b. The nurse assesses the child and does not believe the child is really in pain
  c. Inquire if the medication dosage can be adjusted
  d. None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. An area of assessment and teaching about developing a healthy sense of trust will not include knowledge of the physical development of children in the first 3 years.
B Correct. An area of assessment and teaching about developing a healthy sense of trust will focus upon meeting the infant's basic needs and demonstrating caring behaviors.
C Incorrect. An area of assessment and teaching about developing a healthy sense of trust will not include extended family, friends, and other sources of family support.
D Incorrect. An area of assessment and teaching about developing a healthy sense of trust will not include child-rearing philosophies and the educational levels of the caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

C
Pain is defined as whatever the patient says it is. If the child is reporting pain, then the nurse believes the child is in pain. The nurse will inquire if the dosage can be adjusted or if another medication can be given.



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