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An infant is diagnosed with intussusception and scheduled for surgery. The nurse would expect to carry out which of the following interventions to prepare the child for surgery:
 
  a. Administer preoperative medication to relax the infant
  b. Ensure the identify of the child by asking the parents
  c. Allow the parents to carry the child to the operating room
  d. Provide a stimulating environment to keep the infant distracted

Question 2

You are the nurse assigned to work with a child with nephrotic syndrome. By following the prescribed treatment regimen, the child experiences a remission. You are now checking to make sure the child does not have a relapse.
 
  Which finding would most lead you to the conclusion that a relapse was happening? a. a temperature of 37.8 degrees C (100 degrees F), flank pain, burning, frequency, urgency on voiding, and cloudy urine
  b. a urine dipstick measurement of 2+ proteinuria or more for 3 days, or the child found to have 3-4+ proteinuria plus edema
  c. elevated temperature, cough, sore throat, changing complete blood count (CBC) with differential
  d. the urine dipstick showing glucose in the urine for 3 days, extreme thirst, increase in urine output, and a moon face



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Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse will administer a pre-op medication to relax the infant. The identification band is used to identify the child and should be secure. The child should be transported safely, usually by stretcher. Activity should be kept to a minimum to allow the infant to benefit fully from the preoperative medication.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. A relapse of nephrotic syndrome is not identified by these symptoms: a temperature of 37.8 degrees C (100 degrees F), flank pain, burning, frequency, urgency on voiding, and cloudy urine.
B Correct. A relapse of nephrotic syndrome is defined as: a urine dipstick measurement of 2+ proteinuria or more for 3 days, or the child is found to have 3-4+ proteinuria plus edema.
C Incorrect. A relapse of nephrotic syndrome is not identified by these symptoms: elevated temperature, cough, sore throat, changing complete blood count (CBC) with differential.
D Incorrect. A relapse of nephrotic syndrome is not identified by these symptoms: the urine dipstick showing glucose in the urine for 3 days, extreme thirst, increase in urine output, and a moon face.





 

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