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Question 1 of 5

A 2-year-old child who was admitted to the hospital for further surgical repair of a clubfoot is standing in the crib, crying. The child refuses to be comforted and calls for the mother. As the nurse approaches the crib to provide morning care, the child screams louder. Knowing that this behavior is typical of the stage of protest, what is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A. Use comforting measures while holding the child.

B. Fill the basin with water and proceed to bathe the child.

C. Sit by the crib and bathe the child later when the anxiety decreases.

D. Postpone the bath for a day because a child this upset should not be traumatized further.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sit by the crib and bathe the child later when the anxiety decreases.

Question 2 of 5

Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a child with acute glomerulonephritis?

A. Risk for injury related to malignant process and treatment

B. Fluid volume deficit related to excessive losses

C. Fluid volume excess related to decreased plasma filtration

D. Fluid volume excess related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spaces

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fluid volume excess related to decreased plasma filtration

Question 3 of 5

A child with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome is being treated with corticosteroids. What is an important nursing consideration?

A. Monitor for signs of infection

B. Monitor blood pressure

C. Monitor for hyperglycemia

D. Monitor for hypertension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor for signs of infection

Question 4 of 5

According to Friedman's structural functional theory, what defines the family component of meeting the love and belonging needs of each member?

A. Meeting the love and belonging needs of each member

B. Teaching children how to function and assume adult roles in society

C. Ensuring the family has necessary resources with appropriate allocation

D. Involving the provision of physical care to keep the family healthy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Meeting the love and belonging needs of each member

Question 5 of 5

The mother of a 5-year-old boy with a myelomeningocele who has developed a sensitivity to latex is being taught by the nurse. Which response from his mother indicates a need for further teaching?

A. He needs to wear a medical alert identification.

B. I will need to inform his caregivers about this.

C. A product's label always indicates if it is latex-free.

D. He should avoid all contact with latex.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A product's label always indicates if it is latex-free.

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