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tuffie

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A nurse is providing teaching to the mother of an adolescent girl about how to manage menstrual pain without medications. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  A) I need to help her learn techniques to distract hercard games, for example.
  B) I need to be able to identify the subtle ways she shows pain.
  C) I need to follow these instructions exactly for them to work properly.
  D) I need to encourage her to practice and use these techniques.

Question 2

The nurse has applied EMLA cream as ordered. How does the nurse determine whether the cream has achieved its purpose?
 
  A) Assess the skin for redness.
  B) Note any blanching of skin.
  C) Lightly tap the area where the cream is.
  D) Gently poke the child with a needle.



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Answer to Question 1

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Response:
The mother does not need to follow the instructions exactly; she needs to review the methods and modify them in a way that works best for her daughter. The other statements are correct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
The nurse should verify that sensation is absent by lightly tapping or scratching the area. Blanching or redness indicates that the medication has penetrated the skin adequately but does not indicate that sensation is absent. Using a needle to poke the skin would probably frighten the child.





 

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