death and dying: therapeutic communication chapter 11 - answerallow an opportunity for

anticipatory grieving. consistency among nursing personnel. encourage parents to remain with

client. communicate with the client honestly and respectfully. encourage independence. provide

and clarify information and explainations. encourage physical contact: address feelings, and show

concern empathy and support.

health promotion of adolescents (12-20 years): informed consent chapter 7 - answerParents do not

need to give consent for adolescents to get tested for STD

infection control: teaching about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus chapter 11

fundamental - answerTreat with vancomycin and linezolid. Obtain specimen for culture and

sensitivity for antimicrobial therapy. Monitor to make sure therapeutic levels are maintained.

Complete full course of antibioitics. Avoid overuse

immunizations: recommended schedule for preschool-age child chapter 35 - answer4-6 years:

DTaP, MMR, IPV

3-6 years: Flue vaccine

immunizations: schedule for infant immunizations chapter 35 - answerBirth: Hep B

2 months: DTaP, RV, IPV, Hib, PCV, and Hep B

4 months: DTaP, RV, IPV, Hib, PCV

6 months: DTaP, IVP, PCV, Hep B, RV, Hib

6-12 months: seasonal influenza vaccine

death and dying: age-appropriate response to death chapter 11 - answerINFANTS/TODDLERS

BIRTH TO 3 YEARS

o Have little to no concept of death

o Egocentric thinking prevents their understanding of death (toddler)