Author Question: The pediatric clinic is scheduled to be remodeled. The charge nurse has been asked to design the new ... (Read 23 times)

audie · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The pediatric clinic is scheduled to be remodeled. The charge nurse has been asked to design the new well-child waiting area. In planning the area, the nurse will want to include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Subdued colors to help calm the children.
2. A separate area where parents can sit and not be disturbed by the children's noise.
3. Avoiding carpet and draperies which cannot be readily cleaned.
4. Coloring books, crayons, and story books that are stored on a low shelf for easy child access.
5. All wall decorations securely fastened to the walls.

Question 2

The surgeon is discussing plans for orchiopexy with the parents of an infant born with cryptorchidism. The parents are overwhelmed and do not hear much of the discussion.

The nurse will clarify the surgeon's explanation by discussing that the risk of undescended testes include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Sperm production will be affected after puberty.
2. Abdominal testes are subject to injury.
3. Abdominal testes have a higher risk of developing cancer.
4. Hormonal production will be affected.
5. The testes are at greater risk of torsion.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale 1: Bright colors would be a better choice to interest and engage the children.
Rationale 2: Parents need to be in the same area to monitor their children's activity and maintain a safe environment.
Rationale 3: All surfaces should be easily cleaned to remove micro-organisms.
Rationale 4: Activities to distract the waiting children should be readily available.
Rationale 5: This will prevent the child from pulling objects down on themselves.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Sperm production by abdominal testes is affected by the heat of the body.
Rationale 2: Positioning of the testes in the scrotum reduces the risk of injury.
Rationale 3: Statistics have shown this statement is correct.
Rationale 4: Production of hormones is not affected by the location of the testes.
Rationale 5: Abdominal testes have a higher risk of twisting on its blood supply.
Global