Author Question: A nurse is caring for a child with a fever lower than 102 degrees F. What interventions should the ... (Read 32 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A nurse is caring for a child with a fever lower than 102 degrees F. What interventions
should the nurse perform when caring for this child?

A) Check the child's temperature every 10 minutes
B) Keep the child quiet and prevent him from crying
C) Sponge the child with lukewarm water
D) Cover the child in a blanket

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. What measure should the nurse employ when communicating with the client?

A) Give simple, one-step commands.
B) Use questions to assist reasoning.
C) Wear a nametag for identification.
D) Always verbalize all communications.

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should use simple, one-step commands because the client's brain cannot process multiple steps. Too many commands add to confusion, frustration, and fear. It may not be possible for the client with dementia to be able to read the nametag and so the nurse should identify himself or herself. Questions should be avoided; the client cannot process or think through questions because those abilities are lost. The nurse need not always verbalize all communications. Nonverbal body language might be the only thing the client can perceive.