Answer: D
Rationale: Possible side effects from the short-term use of steroids in a child may include
behavioral changes, and the nurse should prepare the parents and child for this. Hair loss
does not occur with the use of steroids. Weight loss is not a side effect of steroids;
however, weight gain may occur. The increase of salt should be avoided because it may
contribute to fluid retention.
Choose matching term
When providing education regarding the possible side effects of short-term steroid therapy in a
child, which should the nurse discuss with the parent and child?
a. Hair loss
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b. Weight loss
c. Increase of salt in the diet
d. Behavioral changes
The parents of a young child tell the nurse that they cannot stay with their daughter during
hospitalization. What can the nurse say to the parents that will help the child adjust to their absence?
a. "A child just needs her parents. Can't you find a way to be here?"
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b. "It'll be fine. Just buy some new toys from the hospital gift store."
c. "Young children like new toys much better than they do older ones."
d. "At this age children often need the comfort and reassurance of familiar toys from home."
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Nurse is assessing a child with rotavirus. Which are expected findings? SATA
a. Fever
3 b. Vomiting and watery stools
c. Bloody stools
d. Confusion
For a postoperative patient 6 hours after brain surgery, which potential complications can result from
improper positioning? Select all that apply.
a. Increased risk for aspiration
4 b. Pressure on the surgical site
c. Infection
d. Skin breakdown
e. Increased intracranial pressure
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Which interventions are included in the Answer: B, D, E
management of nosebleeds in children? Rationale: During a nosebleed, the child should be instructed to breathe through the
Select all that apply. mouth, cotton or wadded tissue can be inserted into the nostrils to stop bleeding, and
a. Apply warm compresses to the bridge of continuous pressure using the thumb and forefinger should be applied for at least 10
the nose if bleeding is persistent. minutes. The child should be instructed to sit up and lean forward, not tilt the head
b. Apply continuous pressure to the nose backward. Ice or cold cloths, not warm compresses, can be used on the bridge of the
with thumb and forefinger for at least 10 nose if bleeding persists.
minutes.
c. Have the child sit down and tilt the head
backward.
d. Insert cotton or wadded tissue into each
nostril if bleeding persists.
e. Instruct the child to breathe through the
mouth.
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for Answer: D
the family of a toddler recently diagnosed Rationale: The major cause of death for children with sickle cell disease under the age
with sickle cell disease. Of which does the of 5 is overwhelming infections; thus the family needs to monitor the child closely for
nurse include as important for the family to presence of fever. Signs and symptoms of stroke, presence of respiratory problems,
be aware and to report in order to and localized swelling over joints are also symptoms of issues related to sickle cell
recognize signs of the major cause of death disease, but are not directly related to the leading cause of death for children under
for children under age 5 with sickle cell the age of 5.
disease?
a. Presence of respiratory problems
b. Signs and symptoms of stroke
c. Localized swelling over joints
d. Presence of fever
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