A 6-year-old child is being admitted with newly diagnosed acute ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

A 6-year-old child is being admitted with newly diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukemia. The multidisciplinary team is meeting to plan care for this child and family.
 
  Which statement by the parents should receive priority in the nursing planning process? 1. We are afraid that the dog will dislodge his central line.
   2. How are we going to pay for parking?
   3. Can we go out of town for the summer?
   4. His brother is upset about the amount of time we are away from home.

Question 2

A nine-year-old has been diagnosed with a learning disorder that is characterized by problems with manual dexterity and coordination. The nurse teaches parents that this disorder is called:
 
  1. Dysgraphia.
  2. Dyscalculia.
  3. Dyspraxia.
  4. Dyslexia.

[peter]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. This is an imminent, potentially life-threatening concern.
2. Although a significant concern, this would not take precedence.
3. Should be addressed, but is not an acute issue.
4. This is a realistic concern, but not acute or life-threatening.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Children with dysgraphia have difficulty with writing, spelling, and composition.
Rationale 2: Children with dyscalculia have problems with mathematics and computation problems.
Rationale 3: Children with dyspraxia have problems with manual dexterity and coordination.
Rationale 4: Children with dyslexia have difficulty with writing, reading, and spelling.
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[soccerdreamer_17]

Thank you

[peter]

No problemo