The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child ...

[asmith134]

The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including cow's milk, peanuts, and latex. The nurse's priority responsibility in preparing for this child would include:
 
  1. Evaluating the hospital room for equipment containing latex.
  2. Ordering an EpiPen for the child.
  3. Notifying dietary of the milk and peanut allergy.
  4. Placing a sign on the door which identifies all allergies.

Question 2

The school nurse is reviewing the records of all incoming kindergarten students. The nurse recognizes that an individualized education plan (IEP) will be required for which children? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The child with diabetes controlled with insulin
  2. The child with a casted arm due to a fracture
  3. The child with a hearing deficit
  4. The child with autism
  5. The child with an IQ of 60

[joechoochoy]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is appropriate as latex allergies can be life threatening. Many pieces of medical equipment may contain latex.
Rationale 2: Nurses do not prescribe or dispense medication, so this is inappropriate.
Rationale 3: This action should be taken but is not the priority.
Rationale 4: Depending on hospital policy, there may be some sign to indicate allergies, but this is not the priority.
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Answer to Question 2

3,4,5
Rationale 1: This child may need an individual health plan but does not require an IEP.
Rationale 2: This is not a chronic problem and does not require an IEP.
Rationale 3: This child will need modification of the educational plan in order to be successful.
Rationale 4: The child diagnosed on the autism spectrum will have special educational needs that will be determined by the IEP.
Rationale 5: The child with an IQ of 60 is intellectually disabled and will require an individual education plan.
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