A toddler with hemophilia is being discharged from the hospital. Which teaching should the RN include in the discharge instructions to the mother?
A. Apply padding on the sharp corners of the furniture.
B. Prevent the
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A toddler with hemophilia is being discharged from the hospital. Which teaching should the RN include in the discharge instructions to the mother?
A. Apply padding on the sharp corners of the furniture.
B. Prevent the client from running inside the house.
C. Give an 81 mg tablet of aspirin for pain relief.
D. Use a soft bristle toothbrush from frequent cleaning.
The RN is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. Which examine technique should be used?
A. Place the infant in a side lying position to facilitate the exam.
B. Hold the penis and extract the foreskin gently.
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad.
D. Place the infant in a warm room and use a calm approach.
An infant who has been diagnosed with a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). What nursing intervention is indicated for this infant prior to surgical repair?
A. Provide frequent sips of liquid.
B. Give isotonic enemas as prescribed.
C. Maintain nothing by mouth status.
D. Prepare the infant for a barium enema.
An adolescent with non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is complaining of a sore mouth two days after beginning chemotherapy. What activity should the RN implement?
A. Encourage large meals during steroid and chemotherapy.
B. Provide lemon glycerin swabs and dilute peroxide oral rinses.
C. Recommend fluids using citrus juices and drinking with a straw.
D. Frequent use of saline oral rinses and a soft sponge toothbrush.
A child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) received epinephrine 2 hours ago in the emergency room, and now is being prepared for discharge to go home. The RN should instruct the parents to take which action if the child’s uncontrolled coughing reoccurs?
A. Call for emergency transportation to the hospital.
B. Increase the fluid intake to liquefy the secretions.
C. Administer a dose of the prescribed cough medicine.
D. Sit with the child in the bathroom with hot steam.
The RN is performing a routine examination of a 6-month old infant at the community health clinic. Records indicate that the child weighed 3 kg at birth. The clinic uses lbs to describe weight. When assessing this child, approximately what weight, in lbs, should the RN consider to be within normal range for this child?
A. 15 to 18 lbs.
B. 12 to 15 lbs.
C. 9 to 11.5 lbs.
D. 6 to 7.5 lbs.
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