A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin via intermittent IV bolus. The child
suddenly develops diffuse flushing of the skin and angioedema. After discontinuing the medication
infusion, which
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A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin via intermittent IV bolus. The child
suddenly develops diffuse flushing of the skin and angioedema. After discontinuing the medication
infusion, which of the following medications should the nurse administer first? - Ans-Epinephrine. This
child is most likely experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the cefazolin. According to evidence-based
practice, the nurse should first administer epinephrine to treat the anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is a beta
adrenergic agonist that stimulates the heart, causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the skin and
mucous membranes, and triggers bronchodilation in the lungs.
A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Ans-give the infant a pacifier
The nurse should inform the parent that protective factors against SIDS include breastfeeding and the
use of a pacifier when the infant is sleeping
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has spastic (pyramidal) cerebral palsy. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) - Ans--Ankle clonus-Exaggerated stretch reflexesContractures. Negative Babinski reflex is incorrect. The nurse should expect a child who has spastic
cerebral palsy to exhibit a positive Babinski reflex.Ankle clonus is correct. The nurse should expect a
child who has spastic cerebral palsy to exhibit ankle clonus, which is a rhythmic reflex tremor when the
foot is dorsiflexed.Exaggerated stretch reflexes is correct. The nurse should expect a child who has
spastic cerebral palsy to exhibit spasticity or exaggerated stretch reflexes.Uncontrollable movements of
the face is incorrect. The nurse should expect a child who has nonspastic (dyskinetic) cerebral palsy,
rather than spastic (pyramidal) cerebral palsy to exhibit uncontrollable movements of the face and
extremities.Contractures is correct. The nurse should expect a child who has spastic cerebral palsy to
exhibit contractures due to the tightening of the muscles.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is 1 week postoperative following
a cl
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