A pediatric nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child in a spica cast. The nurse teaches the parents that modifications need to be made for this child, including:
A) using a sitting position on the floor to feed the child.
B) using a wagon instead of a stroller to move the child.
C) using a car seat with sturdy sides to transport the child.
D) using a baby bath with a shallow water to clean the child.
Question 2
When assessing for feeding readiness in a 33-week-old infant, the nurse knows that one of the best behavioral indicators of readiness is the quiet alert state at feeding time.
A) True
B) False
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
To examine a child’s ear, the pinna should be pulled back and up for children over 3 years; the pinn
Application of a cast.
It is important that parents repeat safety rules to preschoolers and monitor compliance with rules.
Developing Child, The
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients