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audie · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A five-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this child?

1. CRIES Scale
2. Faces Pain Rating Scale
3. SUN Scale
4. PIPP Scale

Question 2

A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. For which of the following should the nurse monitor this child?

1. Hyperglycemia
2. Renal toxicity
3. Hepatic toxicity
4. Seizures

alvinum · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The CRIES Scale was developed for preterm and full-term neonates.
Rationale 2: A five-year-old child should be able to use the Faces Scale to choose which face best matches the child's pain level.
Rationale 3: The SUN Scale was developed for use in newborns.
Rationale 4: The PIPP Scale was developed for premature infants.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Hyperglycemia is a side effect of steroid therapy.
2. Renal toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
3. Hepatic toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
4. Seizures are not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.