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renzo156

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The nursing student is working on a pediatric unit with a 2-year-old client whose legs are in traction. Which of the following would indicate that the nursing student is delivering developmentally appropriate care?
 
  1. The student selects an age-appropriate toy for the child.
  2. The student takes the child's vital signs.
  3. The student administers oral medications to the child.
  4. The student provides skin care.

Question 2

Nurses protect themselves by the efficient use of the body. This is known as
 
  1. Body mechanics
  2. Alignment
  3. Body balance
  4. Personal safety
  5.



lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Selecting an age-appropriate toy is considering the needs of the client based on the developmental level of the client. Taking the client's vital signs, providing skin care, and administering oral medications do not address the child's developmental level.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Body mechanics is the term used to describe safe, efficient use of the body to move objects and carry out activities of daily living.



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