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james · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse in a pediatric acute-care unit is assigned the following tasks. Based on recognition that the action defined requires training beyond the preparation of a registered nurse, the nurse would refuse to

1. diagnose an 8-year-old with acute
otitis media and prescribe an
antibiotic.
2. listen to the concerns of an
adolescent about being out of school
for a lengthy surgical recovery.
3. provide information to a mother of a
newly diagnosed 4-year-old diabetic
about local support-group options.
4. diagnose a 6-year-old with
Diversional Activity Deficit related to
placement in isolation.

Question 2

A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place that delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for participation in research trials

Based upon the client's
age, the nurse would seek assent from
which children? (Select all that apply.)
1. The precocious 4-year-old starting as
a cystic fibrosis research-study
participant
2. The 7-year-old leukemia client
electing to receive a newly
developed medication, now being
researched
3. The 10-year-old starting in an
investigative study for clients with
precocious puberty
4. The 13-year-old client beginning
participation in a research program
for ADHD treatments

juicepod · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Rationale: The role of the pediatric nurse includes providing nursing
assessment, direct nursing care interventions, client and family education at
developmentally appropriate levels, client advocacy, case management,
minimization of distress, and enhancement of coping. Advanced practice nurse
practitioners perform assessment, diagnosis, and management of health
conditions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and
older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare
procedures and treatments and give assent.