1.A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a.Give acetaminophen to control the
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1.A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a.Give acetaminophen to control the child’s fever
B. Monitor the client’s cardiac status (Peds p120)
c.Administer antibiotics via intermittent IV bolus for 24 hrs
d.Provide stimulation with children of the same age in the playroom
2.A nurse observes a client on the psychiatric unit muttering and standing near a window. The client states, “The voices are telling me to jump.” Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a.“Do you recognize the voices as belonging to anyone you know?”
B. “I understand the voices are frightening you, but I do not hear any voices.”
c.“That can’t be true. The only voices in this room are yours and mine.”
d.“You shouldn’t be afraid when you think the voices are telling you to hurt yourself.” Rationale: try to reorient the client back to reality.
3.A nurse is caring for a client who is preparing his advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of advance directives? (Select all that apply.)
a.“I need an attorney to witness my signature on the advance directives.” *(nurse witnesses it)
b.“I have the right to refuse treatment.” (Leadership p38)
c.“My doctor will need to approve my advance directives.” (just needs to write a prescription)
d.“My health care proxy can make medical decisions for me.” (Leadership p38)
e.“I can’t change my advance directives once submitted.” (yes you can)
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