A school nurse notices that a 9-year-old third grader has had an open lesion on her left arm for 1 week. The lesion, which has never been covered with a bandage, appears to have become infected
The student is often absent from school and seems apathetic and tired when she attends. Other children in the classroom avoid her, and the nurse has overheard them talking about this student stealing food from them at lunchtime. Which should the nurse suspect?
A) Physical neglect
B) Emotional injury
C) Physical abuse
D) Sexual abuse
A
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The nurse's first response when told by a client during an assessment interview that he "can't take furosemide (Lasix)" is to ask:
a. "Is your health care provider aware that you are allergic to Lasix?" b. "Can you describe what happened when you took Lasix?" c. "When was the last time you took Lasix?" d. "Have you any questions regarding your reaction to Lasix?"
The clinic administrator has asked each nurse to classify the nursing activities as a beginning step of clinic reorganization. Which of these strategies can be classified as health promotion and health maintenance? Select all that apply
1. Administering the flu vaccine to infants 6–23 months old 2. Working with new parents to create daily feeding schedules for infants 3. Instructing adolescents on how to use dental floss 4. Treating a child with a diagnosis of acute otitis media Correct
The nurse provides teaching about the sedative side effects of a medication ordered to be given at 8:00 PM daily
The patient works a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. The nurse explores options including taking the medication at 8:00 AM instead of in the evening. Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate? a. Collaboration and teamwork b. Evidence-based practice c. Patient-centered care d. Patient safety
Which strategies would be helpful for nurses who work with terminally ill children to avoid burnout? Select all that apply
1. Participating in a mentoring relationship with experienced hospice nurses 2. Participating in support groups with mental health professionals 3. Participating in team decisions regarding the dying child's plan of care 4. Declining the family's invitation to attend the child's funeral 5. Planning the child and family's care alone as the primary nurse