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nummyann

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The pediatric clinic nurse is teaching a parent home-care measures for a 12-year-old child diagnosed with viral pharyngitis. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  A.
  Bedrest for a couple days will help recovery.
  B.
  Have the child gargle with warm saline.
  C.
  Make sure your child continues to eat.
  D.
  Offer fluids in small amounts, frequently.
  E.
  Warm liquids are better tolerated than cold.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an infant waiting for surgical correction of intussusception. The child passes a diarrheal stool. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Document the findings.
  B.
  Increase the IV fluid rate.
  C.
  Notify the physician.
  D.
  Weigh the child's diaper.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Children with pharyngitis will recover faster if they stay in bed while acutely ill. An older child can be taught to gargle with warm saline and to use throat lozenges. Cool, bland liquids are usually tolerated better than warm or hot liquids and solid food. The child should not be forced to eat while it is painful, but should stay hydrated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Intussusception is a condition in which a portion of the bowel invaginates or telescopes into another portion of bowel, creating a partial bowel obstruction. Spontaneous passage of stool may indicate resolution of the obstruction, so the nurse should contact the provider immediately. Documentation should always occur but is not the only action the nurse takes. Increasing the IV fluid rate based on passing a stool is not needed. Weighing the child's diaper is also not the priority.



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