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urbanoutfitters

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is conducting a postoperative assessment on an infant who has just had a ventriculoperitonea l shunt placed for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding would indicate a malfunction in the shunt?
 
  1. Incisional pain
  2. Movement of all extremities
  3. Negative Brudzinski sign
  4. Bulging fontanel

Question 2

A toddler-age client has a tonic-clonic seizure while in a crib in the hospital. The client's jaw is clamped. Which nursing action is the priority?
 
  1. Place a padded tongue blade between the child's jaws.
  2. Stay with the child and observe the respiratory status.
  3. Prepare the suction equipment.
  4. Restrain the child to prevent injury.


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ndhahbi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: A bulging fontanel would be an abnormal finding and could indicate that the shunt is malfunctioning. Incisional pain, movement of all extremities, and negative Brudzinski sign are all normal findings after a ventriculoperitonea l shunt has been placed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: During a seizure, the nurse remains with the child, watching for complications. The child's respiratory rate should be monitored. Be sure nothing is placed in the child's mouth during a seizure. Suction equipment should already be set up at the bedside before a seizure begins. The child should not be restrained during a seizure.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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