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mia

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The nurse is conducting a health history for a 9-year-old child with stomach pains. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when approaching the child for information?
 
  A) Wear a white examination coat when conducting the interview.
  B) Allow the child to control the pace and order of the health history.
  C) Use quick deliberate gestures to get your point across.
  D) Do not make physical contact with the child during the interview.

Question 2

A 3-year-old boy has been on chemotherapy for cancer. He complains about a sore throat, is experiencing malaise, and has a temperature of 99.8 F orally. His mother calls the child's physician.
 
  What is the appropriate information for the nurse to tell his mother at this time?
  A) Continue to watch the child and give him aspirin and cool fluids for the fever.
  B) Plan to bring the child into the physician's office today.
  C) Monitor the temperature, but do not worry unless it gets above 104 F.
  D) Keep the child warm and as comfortable as possible.


Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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