Author Question: The nurse is counseling some parents on how they will feel after the death of a child. The nurse ... (Read 77 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is counseling some parents on how they will feel after the death of a child. The nurse understands that the parents might feel which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Loneliness
2. Guilt
3. Anger
4. High energy
5. Depression

Question 2

A child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The child's oximetry reading is 88 upon admission to the Pediatric floor. The priority nursing activity for this child would be to:

1. Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis.
2. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter.
3. Medicate for pain.
4. Begin administration of intravenous fluids.

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The intense pain and shock initially felt by parents gradually give way to feelings of anger, guilt, depression, and loneliness.
Rationale 2: The intense pain and shock initially felt by parents gradually give way to feelings of anger, guilt, depression, and loneliness.
Rationale 3: The intense pain and shock initially felt by parents gradually give way to feelings of anger, guilt, depression, and loneliness.
Rationale 4: High energy is not felt during the mourning period.
Rationale 5: The intense pain and shock initially felt by parents gradually give way to feelings of anger, guilt, depression, and loneliness.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
2. Pulse oximetry reading should be 92 or greater. Oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 liter should be started initially.
3. Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
4. Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
Implementation
Safe, Effective Care Environment
Application
Learning Outcome 25.3 Assess the child's respiratory signs and symptoms to distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe respiratory distress, and identify the appropriate nursing actions for each level of severity.