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The school nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of school children who have diagnosed with pediculosis capitis(head lice).which should be included in the list? |
Vacuum floors, play areas, and furniture to remove any hairs that may carry live nits. |
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A mother of a 3 year old child tells the nurse that the child has been continuously scratching the skin and has developed a rash. Which indicates the child mat have scabies? |
Fine, grayish-red lines |
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Permerthrin(eliminate) is prescribed for a 4 year old child with a diagnosis of scabies. The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother regarding the use of this treatment. Which instruction is appropriate? |
Apply the lotion to cool, dry skin at least a half an hour after bathing |
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A corticosteroid cream is prescribed by a health care provider for a child with atopic dermatitis( eczema). The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother regarding how to apply the cream. Which instruction is appropriate? |
Apply a thin layer of cream , and rub it into the area thoroughly |
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The nurse assists in planning care for a child who sustained a burn injury. The nurse plans care based on which accurate statement? |
Lower burn temps and shorter exposure to hear can cause a more severe burn in a child than an adult b/c a child's skin is thinner. |
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The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child with sickle cell disease regarding the precipitating factors related to pain crisis. Which indicates the need for further teaching as a precipitating factor? |
Fluid overload |
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The nurse is reviewing a health care providers prescription for a child with sickle cell anaemia who was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of vaso-exclusive crisis. Which prescriptions documented in the child's record should the nurse question? Select all that apply |
1.restrict fluid intake● 2. Position for comfort 3.avoid strain on painful joints 4.apply nasal oxygen at 2 L/min 5.provide high calorie high protein diet 6 administer meperidine(demerol) 25 mg for pain● |
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The nurse caring for a child with a plastic anaemia is reviewing the lab results and notes a wbc count of 6,000 and a platelet count of 20,000. Which nursing intervention should be incorporated into the plan of care? |
Encourage quiet play activities |
