A 3-month-old infant has been hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). What is the priority intervention?
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24%
Administering an antiviral agent
26%
Clustering care to conserve energy
36%
Offering oral fluids to promote hydration
14%
Providing an antitussive agent whenever necessary
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What should be the nurse's priority action when caring for a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis?
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4%
Initiate measures to reduce fever.
48%
Ensure delivery of humidified oxygen.
18%
Provide support to reduce apprehension.
29%
Continually assess the respiratory status.
What is the nurse's priority intervention when preparing for admission of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
. Pad the side rails of the crib.
14%
Arrange for a quiet, cool room.
75%
Place a tracheotomy set at the bedside.
5%
Obtain a recliner so that a parent can stay.
A 6-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department in severe respiratory distress. A diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is made and the infant is admitted to the pediatric unit. What should be included in the nursing plan of care?
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6%
Place in a warm, dry environment.
10%
Allow parents and siblings to visit.
76%
Maintain standard and contact precautions.
7%
Administer prescribed antibiotic immediately.
An infant is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with exstrophy of the bladder. What covering should the nurse use to protect the exposed area?
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3%
Loose diaper
20%
Dry gauze dressing
65%
Moist sterile dressing
12%
Petroleum jelly gauze pad
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An additional defect is associated with exstrophy of the bladder. For what anomaly should the nurse assess the infant?
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21%
Imperforate anus
24%
. Absence of one kidney
18%
Congenital heart disease
36%
Pubic bone malformation
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A nurse is caring for an infant born with exstrophy of the bladder. What does the nurse determine is the greatest risk for this infant?
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37%
Infection
16%
Dehydration
40%
Urinary retention
7%
Intestinal obstruction
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The nurse is teaching a parent group about the reason for adhering to the immunization schedule. What complication of mumps is important for adolescents to avoid?
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39%
Sterility
25%
Hypopituitarism
27%
Decrease in libido
9%
Decrease in androgens
❤5
infant who has had diarrhea for 3 day admitted in lethargic state, is breathing rapidly. parent states that baby has been ingesting formula,although not as much as usual,cannot understand the sudden change. What explanation should nurse give the parent?
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13%
Cellular metabolism is unstable in young children.
23%
The proportion of water in the body is less than in adults.
28%
Renal function is immature in children until they reach school age.
36%
The extracellular fluid requirement per unit of body weight is greater than in adults.
❤1
A parent tells the nurse, "My 9-month-old baby no longer has the same strong grasp that was present at birth and no longer acts startled by loud noises." How should the nurse explain these changes in behavior?
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10%
"I will check these responses before deciding how to proceed."
31%
Failure of these responses may be related to a developmental delay."
28%
"Additional sensory stimulation is needed to aid in the return of these responses.”
31%
These responses are replaced by voluntary activity at about five months of age."
❤1
An infant is receiving parenteral therapy. The IV orders are 400 mL of D5W0.45%codium chloride to run over 8 hours. At what rate should the nurse maintain the hourly rate? Record your answer using a whole number.
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8%
45ml
65%
50ml
20%
55ml
6%
None
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about the side effects of the immunization vaccines. Which sign should the nurse include when talking about an infant receiving the Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) vaccine?
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4%
Lethargy
23%
Urticaria
41%
Generalized rash
32%
Low grade fever
A nurse is performing a physical examination on an infant with Down syndrome. For what anomaly should the nurse assess the child?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
Bulging fontanels
29%
Stiff lower extremities
44%
Abnormal heart sounds
6%
Unusual pupillary reactions
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