The rash in roseola is pruritic. Which of the following measures would you teach the father to provide comfort?
A) Dress the child warmly to bring out the rash so that it fades quickly.
B) Apply cool compresses to the skin to stop local itching.
C) Discuss with the child the importance of not scratching lesions.
D) Administer infant aspirin every 4 hours as necessary for comfort.
B
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A nurse cares for a client with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The client asks, "Will my children develop this disease?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "No genetic link is known, so your children are not at increased risk." b. "Your sons will develop this disease because it has a sex-linked gene." c. "Only if both you and your spouse are carriers of this disease." d. "Each of your children has a 50% risk of having ADPKD."
A patient with mania dances around the unit, seldom sits or sleeps, and monopolizes conversations. Which nursing intervention will best assist the patient with energy conservation?
a. Monitor physiological functioning. b. Provide a subdued environment. c. Observe for mood changes. d. Supervise personal hygiene.
A staff registered nurse (RN) is leading a multidisciplinary clinical pathway team in the development of care for patients with total knee replacement
Which of the following statements would exemplify leadership behaviors in a clinical pathway team meeting? a. "Nursing is responsible for pain control of the total knee replacement patient." b. "Our pharmacist has provided some ex-cellent pain control literature." c. "Physical therapy's expertise is in rehabil-itation, not pain control." d. "Total knee replacement patients require optimal pain control."
Which group would have a financial incentive to implement CDS?
a. A community hospital b. An inner-city clinic c. A national insurer d. Depends on CDS and healthcare payment model