NURS471-ATI Nursing Care of child Exam-with verified answers-2022
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Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understa... nding of the teaching? my child will have a cast until healing is complete. My child will receive antibiotics for several weeks. My child can return to playing sports once he is discharged. My child needs to be in contact isolation. Answer: b The nurse should instruct the parent that the child will receive antibiotic therapy for at least 4 weeks. Surgery might be indicated if the antibiotics are not successful. A - incorrect Weight bearing must be avoided with osteomyelitis. Therefore, the child is placed in a comfortable position with the limb supported. There is no indication for a cast. C- incorrect Weight bearing should be avoided to prevent complications and minimize pain. Therefore, it will be several weeks to months before the child can play contact sports. D- incorrect Contact isolation is NOT necessary, because osteomyelitis is not a communicable illness. A nurse is auscultating the lungs of an adolescent who has asthma. The nurse should identify the sound as which of the following? Click the audio button to listen. A- Biots respiration B- Chaney Stokes respiration C- tackypnea D - Bradypnea CONTINUED...... [Show More]
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