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HESI PEDIATRICS EXAM REVIEW (A Grade), Questions and Answers with Rationale, All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A 1. The nurse is providing care to a child with a white blood cell count of 1.... 025 cell/mm³. What measures will the nurse take to decrease the risk for infection? (Select all that apply.) A. Assist with daily hygiene with an antimicrobial soap. B. Include fresh strawberries in the lunch menu. C. Replace the water in the pitcher every 4 hours. D. Encourage the addition of a green-leafy salad with supper. E. Offer a toothbrush and toothpaste after every meal and at bedtime. Rationale: Reduce environmental risks of infection by eliminating fresh fruits and vegetables. Use an antimicrobial soap with daily hygiene. Change water frequently to eliminate bacterial growth in standing water. Keep teeth clean by brushing after every meal and before bed. 2. The nurse is receiving report from the emergency department on an 8-month-old child scheduled for a craniotomy. Which assessments will the nurse include in the child’s care plan to evaluate for increased intracranial pressure? (Select all that apply.) A. Sunken fontanel B. Prominent sclera over the iris C. Listlessness D. Poor suck-swallow when feeding E. Increased head circumference Rationale: In addition to the correct answers, the child may have a bulging and tense fontanel, as well as irritability. The cranial sutures may be separated and the child may cry with minimal stimulation. 3. The nurse in the emergency department has recently admitted four children. Which child will the nurse bring to the attention of the health care provider first? [Show More]

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