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mikaylakyoung

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The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who had an appendectomy 2 days ago. Before surgery he had expressed that he was worried that after the procedure he would hurt and have lots of pain.
 
  The nurse asks the child what his pain level is on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain. He tells the nurse he has no pain. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to:
  A) tell him to let you know if he begins to feel pain.
  B) explain to his caregiver that his pain level shows he is getting better quickly.
  C) observe him for physical signs that might indicate pain.
  D) ask him to show you his pain level using the color pain scale.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a postoperative pediatric patient. Of the following nursing interventions done for this patient, which intervention would be the highest priority?
 
  A) Turn the child every 2 hours.
  B) Create an IV flow sheet.
  C) Administer ice chips.
  D) Monitor for any change in vital signs.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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