NUR 2041 HESI Pediatric Review

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NUR 2041 HESI Pediatric Review>When taking the health history of a child, the nurse know what which finding is an early indication of hypothyroidism in children? Cessation of growth in a child that ... had been normal The nurse received a lab report stating a child w/ asthma has theophylline level of 15 mcg/dl. What action will the nurse take? Hold the next dose of theophylline a.i. Therapeutic levels of theophylline is 10-10 mcg/dl, so the child's level is w/in the therapeutic rage. Surgery is being delayed for an infant with undescended testes. In collaboration w/ the health care provider and the family, which prescription should the nurse anticipate? trial of human chorionic gonadotrophic hormone a.i A trial of HCG may aid in testicular descent, but does not replace surgical repair for true undescended testes. (cryptorchidism: may be found in the inguinal canal due to exaggerated cremasteric reflex Which menu selection by a child w/ celiac disease indicates to the nurse that the child understands necessary dietary considerations? a. Oven baked potato chips & cola a.i. Celiac disease causes an intolerance to the protein gluten found in oats, rye, wheat, and barley. The child should avoid any products containing these ingredients to avoid symptoms such as diarrhea. The mother of a 2-year-old boy consults the nurse about her son's increased temper tantrums. The mother states, "yesterday he threw a fit in the grocery store, and I did not know what to do. I was so embarrassed. What can I do if this occurs again?" Which recommendation is best for the nurse to provide this mother? a. Walk away from him and ignore the behavior a.i. The best approach for a toddler is to ignore the attention-seeking behavior. The parents should be somewhat nearby, w/in view of the child but should avoid reinforcing the behavior in any way. Tantrums can sometimes be avoided by talking to the child before the situation occurs Which restraint should be used for a toddler after a cleft palate repair? a. Elbow a.i. Elbow restraints prevent children from bending their arms and bringing their hands to the oral surgical site, (A) restrains the hands but the child can bend and bring their head to their ands. (B) is used during procedures (mummy). (D)-jacket, restrains the body torso and is not appropriate The mother of a 4-year-old child asks the nurse what she can do to help her other children cope with their sibling's hospitalizations. Which is the best response that the nurse should offer? a. Encourage the mother to have the children visit the hospitalized sibling. a.i. Needs of a sibling will be better met with factual information and contact w/ the ill child, so siblings visitation should be encouraged (D). Parents are experts on their children and should determine when their children are old enough to visit. (A) in the hospital/ Separation fr. a family & home (B) may intensify fear & anxiety (suggest that the child visit a grandmother until the sibling returns home. Children may have difficulty expressing questions (C) ask the mother if the child asks when the sibling will be discharged, so the support of parents & other caregivers are needed to help alleviate their fears. The nurse is giving preoperative instruction to a 14-year-old female client who is scheduled for surgery to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement by the client best demonstrates that learning has taken place? a. I understand that I will be in a body cast and I will show you how you taught me to turn [Show More]

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