The nurse is preparing to give an injection to a young child. Which technique should the nurse use?
A. Request the parent to leave the room.
B. Allow the parent to remain with the child.
C. Have the parent restrain the child.
D. Place the child in the parent's lap.
Answer: B
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The nurse is considering an actual nursing diagnosis for a client. An actual nursing diagnosis category can be applied when:
a. risk factors exist that may cause a problem. b. the state of being healthy may be enhanced by nursing actions. c. signs and symptoms are identified that define an existing problem. d. the nurse thinks the client is ill.
The nurse has identified the diagnosis Acute Pain for a patient recovering from an above-the-knee amputation
Which nursing interventions would be beneficial for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administer analgesics before pain reaches a higher level. 2. Support the injured area when moving the patient. 3. Elevate the stump on three pillows. 4. Encourage deep breathing and relaxation exercise. 5. Reposition the patient every 8 hours.
When caring for a child with an intravenous (IV) infusion, what is an appropriate nursing action?
a. Change the insertion site every 24 hours. b. Check the insertion site frequently for signs of infiltration. c. Use a macrodropper to facilitate reaching the prescribed flow rate. d. Avoid restraining the child to prevent undue emotional stress.
The client is receiving intra-articular injections of a corticosteroid. The client tells the nurse she feels so much better that she is now able to resume usual gardening activities. The best response by the nurse is:
a. "That's great, corticosteroid injections usually do not work that well." b. "Corticosteroid injections reduce inflammation but do not cure; therefore, you must be careful not to put too much stress on the joints and cause further damage." c. "Corticosteroid injections heal the affected joints; that's why you are pain-free." d. "Corticosteroid injections prevent further injury to the joints."