The nurse admits a child with neurological trauma to the head due ...

[swpotter12]

The nurse admits a child with neurological trauma to the head due to absence of seat belts and helmet. The nurse's priority intervention is:
 
  1. Educating the parents about helmets and seat belts.
  2. Determining if the parents were aware the child was not wearing safety equipment.
  3. Reassuring parents they are not to blame.
  4. Encouraging the parents to vent their feelings.

Question 2

The types of tissue that protect, absorb and secrete are
 
  1. Connective
  2. Muscle
  3. Nervous
  4. Epithelial

[cclemon1]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The nurse should support the parents and encourage them to share their feelings. The nurse should not judge or jump to conclusions, and it does not matter if the parents were aware of the lack of safety equipment.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Connective tissue is supporting tissue that is responsible for connecting different body tissues together.