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arivle123

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A preschool-age child is being admitted to the hospital for treatment of cellulitis. The child's parents appear upset and frightened.
 
  Which question should the nurse use to elicit information concerning the parents' understanding of why the child is being admitted to the hospital? A) Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know..
  B) Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here..
  C) Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?
  D) You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?

Question 2

The nurse is helping the parents explain to a toddler the need to go to the hospital for a tonsillectomy. When explaining the procedure to the child, which phrase should the nurse and parents avoid using?
 
  A) You will be able to eat popsicles..
  B) Your mommy and daddy will be with you..
  C) The bad tissue will be cut out of your throat..
  D) You will get medicine so that you feel better..


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momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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When admitting a child to the hospital, the nurse should determine what the parents' understanding is of why the child is being admitted. This could be best assessed by asking if the parents have any questions about the child's admission. The nurse may or may not be able to tell the parents everything they need to know. Minimizing the parent's concerns is an inappropriate response. The parent's understanding of why the child is in the hospital may be different than what the physician may have said or believes.

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One chief fear of toddlers is the fear of mutilation. It is always better to use the word fix rather than cut when talking about surgery with young children, because cut automatically suggests pain and mutilation. Saying that bad tissue will be cut out of the throat can conjure up a horrific scene for a toddler and should not be used. Eating popsicles, having the parents with the child, and getting medicine to feel better are appropriate phrases to use when discussing surgery with a toddler.


arivle123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

tkempin

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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