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pepyto

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The nurse is planning how to prepare a 4-year-old child for some diagnostic procedures. Guidelines for preparing this preschooler should include
 
  a. Planning for a short teaching session of about 30 minutes
  b. Telling the child that procedures are never a form of punishment
  c. Keeping equipment out of the child's view
  d. Using correct scientific and medical terminology in explanations

Question 2

Which postoperative intervention should be questioned for a child after a cardiac catheterization?
 
  a. Continue intravenous (IV) fluids until the infant is tolerating oral fluids.
  b. Check the dressing for bleeding.
  c. Assess peripheral circulation on the affected extremity.
  d. Keep the affected leg flexed and elevated.


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lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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A Teaching sessions for this age-group should be 10 to 15 minutes in length.
B Illness and hospitalization may be viewed as punishment in preschoolers.
Always state directly that procedures are never a form of punishment.
C Demonstrate the use of equipment, and allow the child to play with miniature or
actual equipment.
D Explain the procedure in simple terms and how it affects the child.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A IV fluid administration continues until the child is taking and retaining adequate
amounts of oral fluids.
B The insertion site dressing should be observed frequently for bleeding. The nurse
should also look under the child to check for pooled blood.
C Peripheral perfusion is monitored after catheterization. Distal pulses should be
palpable, although they may be weaker than in the contralateral extremity.
D The child should be positioned with the affected leg straight for 4 to 6 hours after
the procedure.


pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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