The nurse is admitting a preschooler to the hospital for a ...

[student77]

The nurse is admitting a preschooler to the hospital for a scheduled minor surgical procedure requiring an overnight stay. Since the patient is under the age of 12 years, a fall risk assessment is unnecessary. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Nursing care for the child in congestive heart failure includes
 
  a. Counting the number of saturated diapers
  b. Putting the infant in the Trendelenburg position
  c. Removing oxygen while the infant is crying
  d. Organizing care to provide rest periods

[fatboyy09]

Answer to Question 1

F
Most hospitalized children are physically active and may be at risk for injury from falls.
Factors that contribute to falls include an altered mental status, the need for mobility
assistance, and lack of attentiveness on the part of the parent. It is recommended that all
children undergo a fall risk screening when admitted to a hospital and again if motor or
sensory changes occur.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Diapers must be weighed for an accurate record of output.
B The head of the bed should be raised to decrease the work of breathing.
C Oxygen should be administered during stressful periods such as when the child is
crying.
D Nursing care should be planned to allow for periods of undisturbed rest.