Maintenance of body temperature in infants and children after surgery is a priority because of their ____________ temperature-control mechanisms
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
immature
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A home care nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from recent surgical debridement that produced large amounts of exudate. The client's surgical wound has staples that are aiding in the wound healing
When documenting this client's care, which terminology best describes this client's care? A) Primary intention healing B) Secondary intention healing C) Tertiary intention healing D) Quaternary intention healing
When a distressed parent tells the home health nurse that her 3-year-old has hit and pinched the new infant, the nurse's best advice would be for the parent to:
a. Pinch the child to show how the baby feels b. Punish the child for the aggressive behavior c. Keep the two children separated at all times d. Say, "I feel unhappy when you try to hurt the baby.".
A child with autism spectrum disorder engages in a repetitive rocking behavior that does not pose a threat to the child's safety. When educating the child's family on managing this behavior, which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to sug
A) Ignore it B) Redirect the child C) Use positive reinforcement D) Pad the area around the child
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is to start receiving immunotherapy for severe environmental allergies. Which of the following should the nurse reinforce for patient and family education? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You will need to remain in the clinic for half an hour after your shot in case you have any reaction." b. "The shots have medicine that helps slow down your immune system so you aren't sick all the time." c. "You will have to have shots about once a month for the treatment to work." d. "Reactions can occur up to 24 hours after the injection, so it is important to watch for any problems." e. "Small amounts of things you are allergic to are being given in the shot so your body can become less sensitive to them." f. "After the first shot, we'll be able to teach you how to give your own allergy shots at home."