Author Question: A 6-year-old child was taken to the after-hours pediatric clinic with a fever and a rash. She had ... (Read 78 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 6-year-old child was taken to the after-hours pediatric clinic with a fever and a rash. She had been seen by her pediatrician earlier in the day and had been given a prescription for an antibiotic.

Later that evening she developed a fever and a rash on her abdomen. The nurse who assesses the child in the clinic suspected the symptoms are associated with which of the following? a. Dehydration
b. An allergic response to the prescribed medication
c. Febrile seizures
d. Fever of unknown origin (FUO)

Question 2

Upon checking a medication order, the nurse notices that the dosage is more than three times the normal range for this medication. The nurse calls the primary health care provider to question the order.

Which critical thinking attitude did the nurse use? a. Confidence
b. Risk taking
c. Fairness
d. Curiosity

scikid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Sometimes a fever results from a hypersensitivity response to a medication, especially when the medication is taken for the first time. These fevers are often accompanied by other allergy symptoms such as rash, hives, or itching. Treatment involves stopping the medication responsible for the reaction. Dehydration and febrile seizures occur during rising temperatures in children between 6 months and 3 years of age. Febrile seizures are unusual in children greater than 5 years of age. The term fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to a fever whose cause cannot be determined.

Answer to Question 2

B
If your knowledge causes you to question a health care provider's order, do so. This illustrates risk taking. To be confident is to feel certain in your ability to accomplish a task or goal such as performing a nursing procedure or making a diagnostic decision; do not let a patient think that you are unsure of performing care safely. Fairness is listening to both sides in any discussion and dealing with situations justly. Curiosity is always asking why.