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Peer victimization is becoming a significant problem for school-age children and adolescents in the United States. Parents should be educated regarding signs that a child is being bullied. These might include (select all that apply)
 
  a. The child spends an inordinate amount of time in the nurse's office.
  b. Belongings frequently go missing or are damaged.
  c. The child wants to be driven to school.
  d. School performance improves.
  e. The child freely talks about his day.

Question 2

A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB). The nurse should be prepared to:
 
  1. Administer nebulized epinephrine and oral or IM dexamethasone.
  2. Administer antibiotics and assist with possible intubation.
  3. Swab the throat for a throat culture.
  4. Obtain a sputum specimen.



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
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Correct Signs that may indicate a child is being bullied are similar to signs of other
types of stress and include nonspecific illness or complaints, withdrawal,
depression, school refusal, and decreased school performance. Children
express fear of going to school or riding the school bus. Very often,
children will not talk about what is happening to them.
Incorrect These are not indications of bullying.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Nebulized epinephrine and dexamethasone are given for LTB.
2. Antibiotic administration and possible intubation are associated with epiglottitis.
3. Throat cultures are not obtained for LTB because it is viral, and swabbing the throat could cause complete obstruction to occur.
4. Sputum specimens will not assist in the diagnosis of LTB.





 

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