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pepyto · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with a brain tumor is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)after brain surgery to remove the tumor. Which postoperative order would the nurse question?

1. Antibiotics
2. Sodium levels every 24 hours
3. Anticonvulsants
4. Hourly intake and output

Question 2

A child is diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this child?

1. Position the child with the head elevated.
2. Monitor for hematuria.
3. Demonstrate the use of a conformer.
4. Administer oxygen.

Jody Vaughn · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and hourly intake and output are appropriate orders. Serum sodium levels should be done every 46 hours, not every 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The most common area of the body affected by rhabdomyosarcoma is the bladder. The nursing intervention that is most appropriate is to monitor the child's urine for hematuria. Positioning the child with the head elevated and administering oxygen is appropriate for a child diagnosed with lymphoma. Demonstrating the use of a conformer is appropriate for a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma.