Toddler questions:

A day-shift nurse tells a night-shift nurse that she has been attempting to reduce the risk for Impaired skin integrity related to immobility in a toddler. Which statement by the night-shift nurse should the day-shift nurse question? Select all that apply.

"I'll gently massage the skin with a lubricating substance." "I'll wipe the pressure points with alcohol wipes to keep them clean." Should: clean when necessary and change position frequently

38s Two toddlers are arguing over a toy in the playroom. The nurse should say to the children:

"Let me see if I can get both of you a similar toy."

1m 19s A toddler is admitted to the emergency department with a suspected seizure disorder. When informing the parents about necessary diagnostic procedures, which statement is most appropriate for the nurse?

"The best way to diagnose seizures is through a computed tomography (CT) scan."

A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department following a seizure. The child currently has the flu and has had fevers for the last 3 days. The father asks what caused the seizure. The nurse's best response is:

"The seizure likely occurred because your child's temperature rose beyond a personal threshold."

What would be the nurse's best response to the parents of a child being discharged from the day surgery center after insertion of tympanostomy tubes when they ask, "What will happen to the tubes in my child's ears?"

"You will see them fall out in about 6 months."

Which amount of daily milk intake should the nurse include in the plan of care for a 15-month-old?

2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 mL)

Which nursing intervention will promote successful achievement of Erikson's stage of development for the 3-year-old toddler?

Encourage the toddler to assist in removing a dressing on the leg.

potential side effect iron supplement

dark urine

The parents of a child with rheumatic fever express concern that their other children will develop the disease. Which response from the nurse is best?

this disease is not contagious

A nurse is caring for a group of pediatric clients. The nurse understands that which age group would most likely identify their pain as punishment for past behavior?

Preschool or toddler (age 2-5 years)

early sign kid HF

Tachypnea

When caring for a toddler with epiglottitis, the nurse should first:

place a tracheotomy tray at the bedside.

A 14-month-old child has a severe diaper rash. Which recommendation should the nurse provide to the parents?

wash with mild soap

The nurse should advise the mother of a toddler suspected of having pinworms to do the cellophane tape test at which time?

while child is asleep (fresh stool is for infant or toddler...)

A toddler hospitalized with nephrotic syndrome has marked dependent edema and hypoalbuminemia. His urine is frothy. When assessing the child's vital signs, the nurse should report which finding to the primary care provider?

body temperature of 102.8° F (39.3° C)

pernicious anemia

lifelong injection of B12

A parent calls the pediatric clinic to express concern over her child's eating habits. She says the child eats very little and consumes only a single type of food for weeks on end. The nurse knows that this behavior is characteristic of:

toddler

A nurse is providing health teaching to the parents of a 2-year-old child who has been diagnosed with benign febrile seizures. What is the most important information for the nurse to give the parents about this disorder?

A respiratory or ear infection is usually present.

Anticipating that a 3-year-old child in traction will have need for diversion, what should the nurse offer the child?

hand puppets

Immunization HIV child

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instill antibiotic eardrops

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iron deficient anemia

increase iron decrease milk

A 16-month-old child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (KD) is very irritable, refuses to eat, and exhibits peeling skin on the hands and feet. What should the nurse do first?

placing the toddler in a quiet environment

The inability of an 18-month-old child to perform what activity would cause the nurse to be concerned?

playing with pull toys Playing with pull toys is a typical task of a normally developed 18-month-old child. Inability of the toddler to do so would be a concern. Copying a circle and building a tower of eight or more blocks is a behavior typical of a 3-year-old child. Playing tag with other children requires cooperative play and the ability to follow rules; this behavior develops at about age 5 years.

When assessing the development of a 15-month-old child with cerebral palsy, whichmilestone should the nurse expect a toddler of this age to have achieved?

putting a block in a cup Explanation: Delay in achieving developmental milestones is a characteristic of children with cerebral palsy. Ninety percent of typically developing 15-month-old children can put a block in a cup. Walking up steps typically is accomplished at 18 to 24 months. A child usually is able to use a spoon at 18 months. The ability to copy a circle is achieved at approximately 3 to 4 years of age.

A 2½-year-old child is being treated for left lower lobe pneumonia. In what position should the nurse position the toddler to maximize oxygenation?

Right lateral

foods with iron:

chicken, spinach and raisins