The pediatric nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant in the clinic. The child's mother explains that they recently visited a theme park and afterward learned that there had been four (4) cases of measles diagnosed in ch
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The pediatric nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant in the clinic. The child's mother explains that they recently visited a theme park and afterward learned that there had been four (4) cases of measles diagnosed in children who had visited the park on the same day. When providing education to the mother regarding how she can protect her child from measles infection, the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make is which of the following?
a. You should not take your children to theme parks until they are at least 3 years old
b. The doctor will prescribe an antiviral for you to give to your daughter for 5 days as post exposure prophylaxis
c. Your daughter will be able to receive the measles vaccine after 12 months of age
d. We can administer 1 measles vaccine today, and then repeat the dose when she is 12 months old - Answer>>> c
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the child and her family following inpatient treatment for anaphylaxis. Which of the following statements by the patient or family would indicate the need for more instruction?
a. I will make family members and caregivers aware of all known allergens and triggers
b. I will apply a medical alert bracelet to my child
c. I will self-administer epinephrine if I begin to experience respiratory distress
d. If my symptoms resolve after injection, I should stay home and rest for the remainder of the day - Answer>>> d.
The nurse is evaluating outcomes about a family's ability to care for an adolescent child who is recovering from a spinal cord injury. Which statements indicate that this family is transitioning in a healthy manner?
a. The patient states the injuries messed up the rest of his life.
b. The mother states the need to have a break several times per week
c. The patient states fewer episodes of nausea when changing position
d. The mother and father state the ability to provide care for the child is becoming easier. - Answer>>> d
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