Author Question: The nurse is providing parental teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with widespread ... (Read 72 times)

deesands · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is providing parental teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with widespread sunburn on his back and shoulders. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?

A) Cool compresses may help cool the burn..
B) He should manually peel off any flaking skin..
C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are helpful..
D) He should avoid hot showers or baths for a couple of days..

Question 2

A 10-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her father after tripping over a rock while running in the yard. She tells the nurse, I think I twisted my ankle.

When assessing the child, which of the following would the nurse most likely assess? A) Bruising
B) Edema
C) Limited range of motion
D) Absent pulse

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
If skin flaking occurs, the child should be discouraged from manually peeling the flaked skin as it can cause further injury. Using cool compresses, taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and avoiding hot showers or baths are appropriate measures.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The girl is describing a sprain, which is frequently accompanied by edema. Bruising may or may not be present. The nurse should not attempt to perform passive range of motion on the affected body part. A pulse should be present; if one is not, neurovascular compromise is present.