The caregivers of a toddler are very concerned about the temper tantrums their child has. This child falls on the floor in public, kicks and screams, and holds his breath. The nurse would offer which of the following pieces of advice:
a. "Don't move the child out of public attention."
b. "Call EMS (emergency medical services) if the child is holding his breath."
c. "Make sure someone knows CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)."
d. "The child may faint but it is nothing serious."
D
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A Incorrect: The nurse would not offer the following piece of advice: "Don't move the child out of public attention."
B Incorrect: The nurse would not offer the following piece of advice: "Call EMS (emergency medical services) if the child is holding his breath."
C Incorrect: The nurse would not offer the following piece of advice: "Make sure someone knows CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)."
D Correct: The nurse would offer the following piece of advice: "The child may faint but it is nothing serious." A child who holds his breath may "faint," but will automatically begin breathing as soon as carbon dioxide builds up and stimulates the respiratory center.
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