Which intervention would be the most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a child with infectious mononucleosis?
A) Limiting fluid intake
B) Moving the child carefully
C) Administering a corticosteroid
D) Counseling the child to stop kissing
B
Feedback:
Be careful in helping children with mononucleosis to turn in bed ensuring that no pressure is placed over the splenic area. If palpating the spleen, do so gently to avoid inadvertent rupture. The child needs an adequate fluid intake. Corticosteroids are not indicated for this disease. Counseling on the transmission of the illness can occur later when the child's health improves.
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A male who, as a child, observed the women in his family being dominated is, in his own life, more likely to
1. love. 2. batter. 3. belittle. 4. order around.
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