Author Question: What is the best response for the nurse to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding an ... (Read 59 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is the best response for the nurse to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding an infant with diarrhea?

a. Call your pediatrician if the infant has not had a wet diaper for 6 hours.
b. The pediatrician should be contacted if the infant has two loose stools in an
8-hour period.
c. Call the doctor immediately if the infant has a temperature greater than 100 F.
d. Notify the pediatrician if the infant naps more than 2 hours.

Question 2

The nurse is planning an educational session for community members to address the issue of school-age child mortality. Which topic should the nurse identify as the highest priority for this population?

A) Cancer
B) Assault
C) Suicide
D) Accidents

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback
A No urine output in 6 hours needs to be reported because it indicates dehydration.
B Two loose stools in 8 hours is not a serious concern. If blood is obvious in the
stool or the frequency increases to one bowel movement every hour for more
than 8 hours, the physician should be notified.
C A fever greater than 101 F should be reported to the infant's physician.
D It is normal for the infant who is not ill to nap for 2 hours. The infant who is ill
may nap longer than the typical amount.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
For the school-age child between the ages of 5 and 14 years, the number one cause of mortality is from unintentional injuries or accidents. Other top five causes for child mortality include cancer, assault, and suicide.