Assessment- Rationales RN VATI Nursing Care of Children 2016

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Assessment- Rationales RN VATI Nursing Care of Children 2016 2. "Your child will be exposed to a moderate amount of radiation during the procedure." "Your child might experience pain during the pr... ocedure." An MRI does not cause pain, as it is a noninvasive procedure that emits radiofrequencies to produce an image. "This is considered an invasive procedure." An MRI is a noninvasive procedure, unless an IV is prescribed when contrast is used. No contrast is indicated for this child, so no IV is needed. "You can remain in the room with your child during the procedure." The parent may remain in the room with the child to provide comfort and reassurance during the procedure. 3. Nausea The nurse should identify that nausea is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure in a child. Papilledema The nurse should identify that papilledema is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure in a child. Dilated pupils The nurse should identify that dilated pupils along with a decreased pupillary response are late signs of increased intracranial pressure in a child. Bradycardia [Show More]

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