Exam 37: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

The nurse knows that measuring temperature is an integral part of assessment.Which concept is important for the nurse to know when taking a child's temperature?

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Question 21

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the 5-year-old child in isolation because of immunosuppression?

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Question 22

A toddler's temperature is 101.5° F (38.6° C)axillary.The physician has ordered acetaminophen 10 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours.The child weighs 22 lb.The bottle of acetaminophen available is a suspension (160 mg/5 mL).______ How much should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest milliliter.

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Question 23

A parent wants to know why acetaminophen should only be given for 2 days for a fever without checking with the provider.What response by the nurse is best?

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Question 24

Which action by the nurse indicates that the correct procedure has been used to measure vital signs in a toddler?

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Exam 37: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

The nurse knows that measuring temperature is an integral part of assessment.Which concept is important for the nurse to know when taking a child's temperature?

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the 5-year-old child in isolation because of immunosuppression?

A toddler's temperature is 101.5° F (38.6° C)axillary.The physician has ordered acetaminophen 10 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours.The child weighs 22 lb.The bottle of acetaminophen available is a suspension (160 mg/5 mL).______ How much should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest milliliter.

A parent wants to know why acetaminophen should only be given for 2 days for a fever without checking with the provider.What response by the nurse is best?

Which action by the nurse indicates that the correct procedure has been used to measure vital signs in a toddler?

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating with Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion During Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family with Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders during Pregnancy

The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication

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The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High-Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s HealthCare

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

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Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

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The Child with Cancer

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The Child with a Musculoskeletal Alteration

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Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

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