What strategies can the nurse use when examining the ears of a 4-year-old patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Pull the auricle up and back.
B) Pull the auricle down and back.
C) Insert the speculum ¼ to ½ inch into the canal.
D) Apply minimal pressure.
E) Move and pull on the pinna before the examination.


A, C, D, E

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The nurse includes in the plan of care for a 2-year-old child adequate oral care such as: (Select all that apply.)

a. Using an astringent mouthwash b. Brushing the teeth with soft-bristled brush c. Cleansing the tongue with a washcloth d. Applying cool alcohol to cracked lips e. Allowing the child to suck on small ice cubes

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Which of the following would be a behavior-specific cognition and affect variable according to Pender's model?

a. Commitment to a plan of action b. Competing demands (family or work) c. Perceived self-efficacy d. Personal realities such as demographics

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The nurses on a pediatric unit are planning an open house for parents and children to visit the unit in an attempt to reduce the stress when hospitalized

In order to support the 2020 National Health Goals regarding childhood hospitalization and stress, what type of materials should the nurses prepare for the families? A) Location of the hospital cafeteria B) Best places to park when visiting the hospital C) Checklist of preventive services needed by children D) Suggested times during the day to visit when the child is hospitalized

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