A new resident was touring the local elementary school where she planned to enroll her 5-year-old child
She was shocked at the children in the classroom who had machines attached to various parts of their bodies. She asked, "Why is this? Where did all these children come from?" How might the nurse respond?
A. "Most of them are suffering from various accidents and injuries and will be independent of those machines soon."
B. "Our high technologic medical system is saving more high-risk babies, and when these children become older, they attend school."
C. "This school is the dumping ground in our county for such children."
D. "You just happened to visit on our annual ‘meet the handicapped' day."
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
After teaching a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which menu selection indicates that the client correctly understands the dietary teaching?
a. Ham sandwich on white bread, cup of applesauce, glass of diet cola b. Broiled chicken with brown rice, steamed broccoli, glass of apple juice c. Grilled cheese sandwich, small banana, cup of hot tea with lemon d. Baked tilapia, fresh green beans, cup of coffee with low-fat milk
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a PCA pump following total hysterectomy surgery. The nurse sees the visitor push the PCA button while the patient is sleeping quietly. What is the best response of the nurse?
a. "Thank you for pushing the button for her to help keep her comfortable after surgery." b. "Please do not push the button for the patientâ€"she could receive more medication than she needs." c. "You can push the button for her now, but please have her do it herself when she awakens." d. "PCA pumps are great because she doesn't have to wait for me to administer her pain medication."
The role that emerges for the school nurse includes skills in health assessment, health promotion, health education, and child health advocacy
Using your knowledge of school nursing practice, the school nurse requires what type of practice and decision making? A) Collaborative practice and interdependent decision making B) Autonomous practice and independent decision making C) Collaborative practice and dependent decision making D) Autonomous practice and interdependent decision making
Many of the physical characteristics of Down syndrome present nursing problems. Care of the child should include which intervention?
a. Delay feeding solid foods until the tongue thrust has stopped. b. Modify diet as necessary to minimize the diarrhea that often occurs. c. Provide calories appropriate to child's age. d. Use a cool-mist vaporizer to keep mucous membranes moist.