A nurse working on a pediatric unit teaches a student nurse that the children may require intravenous fluids to be administered through a peripheral line, a central venous access, or a peripherally inserted central catheter.
The nurse further notes that on the unit, several patients are candidates for central venous access devices, including:
Select all answers that apply.
A) a child receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
B) a child receiving fluid maintenance prior to diagnostic testing.
C) a child who requires long-term intravenous access for hydration.
D) a child with pneumonia who requires intermittent medication administration.
Question 2
A 6-month-old infant is discharged from the clinic following a diagnosis of an infectious respiratory disease.
Health teaching provided by the pediatric nurse includes acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosing, warning signs of respiratory difficulty, and follow-up visits. Several hours later, the patient's parents become aware that his breathing has become more difficult and that his cry has been weak for the last hour. Their best action is:
A) continue to observe the patient to see if his breathing improves.
B) give the patient another dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
C) return to the hospital or clinic immediately.
D) re-take the patient's temperature in one half hour.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
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Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.
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