The nurse is doing a prehospitalization orientation for Kayla, age 7, who is scheduled for cardiac surgery.
As part of the preparation, the nurse explains that Kayla will not be able to talk because of an endotracheal tube but that she will be able to talk when it is removed. This explanation is:
a. Unnecessary.
b. The surgeon's responsibility.
c. Too stressful for a young child.
d. An appropriate part of the child's preparation.
Question 2
Emma, age 3 years, is being admitted for about 1 week of hospitalization. Her parents tell the nurse that they are going to buy her a lot of new toys because she will be in the hospital. The nurse's reply should be based on an understanding that:
a. New toys make hospitalization easier.
b. New toys are usually better than older ones for children of this age.
c. At this age children often need the comfort and reassurance of familiar toys from home.
d. Buying new toys for a hospitalized child is a maladaptive way to cope with parental guilt.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Orientation Sensitivity
Central Nervous System Stimulants That Are Scheduled Drugs
Cardiac Muscle