PNE 159 - Care of Pediatric Clients | Nursing Care of Children
Review Proctored Exam
A nurse is educating the parent of a 9-month-old infant who has recently been diagnosed
with cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements by the parent should indicate to the
nurse thatteaching has been effective?
"I am hopeful that the early schooling will increase my child's ability for self-care."
A nurse is caring for a child who is in Buck's traction. Which of the following should the
nurserecognize as an appropriate intervention to prevent complications?
Provide small meals with high fiber.
nurse is providing diabetic teaching to a 12-year-old child who appears apprehensive
during the teaching. Which of the following actions should the nurse recognize as
appropriate in this situation?
Teach the child to do her own fingersticks.
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for four clients who all have assessments ordered in
the morning. Which of the following values should the nurse report to a client's primary
care provider immediately?
Sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030
A nurse is caring for a 3 year old child who is scheduled for a nephrectomy. When
preparingpreoperatively, which of the following actions should the nurse recognize as
appropriate?
Explain the procedure to the child in simple sentences just before administering the preoperative
sedation.
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving chemotherapy with anorexia and nausea.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recognize as the most appropriate
for the child experiencingthese symptoms?
Allow the client to eat whatever the client wants, at any time.
The parent of a toddler asks the nurse why the toddler's abdomen protrudes. Which of the
followingstatements would be an appropriate response by the nurse?