What can the nurse do to obtain a set of vital signs that are true for a small child?
1. Allow the child to stay with the caregiver so that the respiratory rate will not be falsely increased due to anxiety.
2. Tell the child what you are doing to decrease anxiety.
3. Demonstrate the use of a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and pulse oximeter on the caregiver before using the equipment on the child.
4. All of the above
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1. The caregiver will help keep the child calm.
2. Explaining before doing the procedure will help decrease anxiety.
3. Showing the equipment will help decrease anxiety.
4. All of the above responses are correct.
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a. Avoid fluoride rinses. b. Brush and floss regularly. c. Eliminate carbonated beverages. d. See the dentist once a year.
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a. Have the nurse present an in-service related to the cause of the error. b. Instruct the nurse to write a paper on how to avoid this type of error. c. Let the nurse work with more experienced nurses when giving medications. d. Send the nurse to refresher courses on medication administration.
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