The nurse is caring for a child with widespread itching and has ...

[charchew]

The nurse is caring for a child with widespread itching and has recommended bathing as a treatment to relieve the itching. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further instruction?
 
  A) After bathing, I need to rub his skin everywhere to make sure he is completely dry.
  B) I should use lukewarm water instead of hot.
  C) Oatmeal baths are helpful; we can add Aveeno skin relief bath treatment.
  D) We should leave his skin moist prior to applying medication or moisturizer.

Question 2

The nurse is performing a physical examination for an 11-year-old girl. Which of the following observations would be expected?
 
  A) The child has gained 1.5 pounds since last year.
  B) The child has grown 3 inches since last year.
  C) The child breathes abdominally.
  D) The child's third molars are about to erupt.

[ryhom]

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
The nurse needs emphasize to the mother that she must only pat the child dry, not rub the skin. Rubbing can cause further itching. The other statements are correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
At age 11, the child is in preadolescence, at which time it is normal for girls to experience a growth spurt. During this growth spurt, it would be likely that she would add more than just 1.5 pounds. Abdominal breathing is typical of a preschooler and would have disappeared several years earlier. The third molars do not erupt until late adolescence.

[charchew]

Excellent

[shailee]

Great answer, keep it coming