The nurse taking care of a postoperative child understands that ...

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The nurse taking care of a postoperative child understands that if the pain is not relieved, there is a potential for:
 
  1. Cardiac complication.
   2. Bowel complication.
   3. Respiratory complication.
   4. Urinary complication.

Question 2

The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require constant home care. The nurse has noticed that a high percentage of the families wind up divorcing.
 
  In an attempt to reduce the divorce rate among the parents, the nurse creates an educational session for parents of medically fragile children that focuses on the need for: 1. Communication.
  2. Financial stability.
  3. Meeting the child's physical needs.
  4. The state laws that have relevance to the medically fragile child.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Uncontrolled pain does not lead to cardiac complications.
2. Uncontrolled pain does not frequently lead to bowel complications.
3. The child with acute postoperative pain takes shallow breaths and suppresses coughing to avoid more pain. These self-protective actions increase the potential for respiratory complications.
4. Uncontrolled pain does not usually lead to urinary complications.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Both partners need to be able to communicate honestly and frequently to maintain the marriage relationship.
Rationale 2: Finances will be a problem for the family as the cost of care of medically fragile child can be high. Nurses may refer to community resources but cannot solve all financial problems.
Rationale 3: The nurse will teach parents how to meet the child's physical needs on a one-to-one basis, not in a group session.
Rationale 4: This will not reduce the divorce rate.
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