A nurse is preparing for the admission of a child with a diagnosis of acute-stage Kawasaki disease. On assessment of the child, the nurse expects to note which clinical manifestation of the acute stage of the disease?
a
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A nurse is preparing for the admission of a child with a diagnosis of acute-stage Kawasaki disease. On assessment of the child, the nurse expects to note which clinical manifestation of the acute stage of the disease?
a) cracked lips
b) a normal appearance
c) conjunctival hyperemia
d) desquamation of the skin
c) conjunctival hyperemia
The parents of a young child with heart failure tell the nurse that they are "nervous" about giving digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse's response should be based on which statement?
a. It is a safe, frequently used drug.
b. It is difficult to either overmedicate or undermedicate with digoxin.
c. Parents lack the expertise necessary to administer digoxin.
d. Parents must learn specific, important guidelines for administration of digoxin.
d) Parents must learn specific, important guidelines for administration of digoxin.
The nurse has provided home care instructions to the parents of a child who is being discharged after cardiac surgery. Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further instruction?
a. "A balance of rest and exercise is important."
b. "I can apply lotion or powder to the incision if it is itchy."
c. "Activities in which my child could fall need to be avoided for 2 to 4 weeks."
d. "Large crowds of people need to be avoided for at least 2 weeks after surgery."
b. "I can apply lotion or powder to the incision if it is itchy."
A health care provider has prescribed oxygen as needed for an infant with heart failure. In which situation should the nurse administer the oxygen to the infant?
1.During sleep
2.When changing the infant's diapers
3.When the mother is holding the infant
4.When drawing blood for electrolyte level testing
4. When drawing blood for electrolyte level testing
José is a 4-year-old child scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Preoperative teaching should be:
a. Directed at his parents because he is too young to understand.
b. Detailed in regard to the actual procedures so he will know what to expect.
c. Done several days before the procedure so that he will be prepared.
d. Adapted to his level of development so that he can understand.
d. Adapted to his level of development so that he can understand.
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