PN VATI Nursing Care of Children Practice Questions with Complete Solutions

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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a preschooler who has moderate partial-thickness burns on both lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? Corre... ct Answer Ensure the child receives pain medication 30 to 45 min prior to therapy. The nurse should ensure that the preschooler receives pain medication 30 to 45 min prior to physical therapy sessions. The nurse should monitor the child's pain levels and treat them as needed. This will minimize or eliminate pain from moving tight skin at joints, which will encourage the child to participate in physical therapy. If the child is in pain during therapy, it will be a challenge to get the child to participate in future sessions. A nurse is assisting with care for an adolescent client who has asthma and a new prescription for albuterol by metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that they might be experiencing an adverse effect of albuterol? Correct Answer "My heart feels like it's fluttering after taking my medication," The nurse should identify that the client might be experiencing palpitations or tachycardia, common adverse effects of albuterol. [Show More]

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