The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with leukemia and will have a variety of tests, including a lumbar puncture, before beginning chemotherapy. Which of the following is the priority intervention?
A) Administration of EMLA to the lumbar puncture site
B) Educating the child and family about the testing procedures
C) Administration of promethazine as ordered for nausea
D) Educating the family about chemotherapy and its side effects
B
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A) G0 phase B) M phase C) S phase D) G2 phase
The nurse is assessing a 2-week-old infant who developed hydrocephalus. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
A) Excessive thirst B) A soft, fretful cry C) Hypothermia in the late afternoon D) White sclera showing above the pupils
Practicing good hygiene is important to prevent infection
a. True b. False
Which of the following injuries is MOST indicative of child abuse?
A: Bruising to the upper back B: Burned hand with splash marks C: Small laceration to the chin D: Multiple bruises to the shins