pediatrics g &d eaq

Which interventions does the nurse implement to empower a family who has a child with Down syndrome?

1.Help the family recognize the possible stressors. 2.Encourage the use of problem-solving strategies. 3.Refer the family to support groups and Internet resources

A 9-month-old infant has been prescribed iron supplements. The nurse teaches the infant's parents the measures to follow. During follow-up visits, the nurse observes that the iron deficiency anemia in the infant has not improved despite the treatment regimen. Which action of the parents does the nurse expect to be the reason for the lack of improvement?

Administering iron supplements with whole cow's milk

A mother complains to the nurse that her 4-year-old child partially awakens from sleep, sweats profusely, and screams in the night. What is the best nursing action in this situation?

Advise the mother to observe her child for a few minutes until the child is calm.

While playing with a toy car a toddler accidentally hits the wall and falls down. The toddler then gets angry at the wall for making him fall. Which characteristic of preoperational thought does this behavior indicate?

Animism

While caring for a breastfeeding patient, the nurse instructs the patient to begin feeding the infant when the child is quiet and alert. The nurse observes that the infant begins fussing and crying. What behavior does the infant display?

Prefeeding behavior

A parent is worried about the infant's excessive dependence on nonnutritive sucking. Which intervention will help decrease this dependence?

Prolonging the feeding time

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 2-year-old child teeth brushing techniques to ensure proper oral hygiene. Which action made by the mother indicates the need for further teaching?

Rinsing the mouth after brushing with a fluorinated gel

Which solid food can be given to a 6-month-old infant?

Crackers or Zwieback

An adolescent who has had type 1 diabetes for 5 years stops adhering to the therapeutic regimen. In light of the client's developmental level, the nurse concludes that the behavior is a reflection of a:

Struggle for identity

Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding about children who engage in associative play?

"Children play together and are engaged in a similar activity."

The nurse is teaching a mother about the developmental behaviors of a 7-month-old infant. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for further teaching?

"I can leave my child with my new friend for some time."

A 21-year-old male client sustains a spinal injury at the level of T5. Which developmental task will be most difficult for this client to achieve?

A 21-year-old male client sustains a spinal injury at the level of T5. Which developmental task will be most difficult for this client to achieve?

When assessing a neonate and mother after a vaginal delivery, the nurse finds that the neonate's blood group is B positive and mother's is AB negative. The nurse also finds that the mother is negative to Coombs' test. What is the appropriate intervention in this situation?

Administer RhoGAM intramuscularly to the mother within 72 hours of delivery.

Considerations in caring for an infant who is failing to thrive (FTT) should include: select all that apply

Dietary history Signs of malnutrition Familial stress factors Parent and infant interaction Sustained growth under 5th percentile

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with dysmenorrhea. What medication does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed as the first line of treatment?

Ibuprofen

After assessing the behavior of a 3-year-old child, the nurse concludes that the child is slow to warm up. Which behavior helps the nurse reach this conclusion?

The child adapts gradually to a new environment with repeated contact.

The parents of a preschooler inform the nurse that their child often develops diarrhea and ask if there might be anything wrong with the child's stomach. Upon assessment, the nurse also finds that the child has poor oral care and is at risk for dental caries. What is the most probable cause for the child's health issues?

The child consumes excessive amounts of fruit juice.

While assessing a stool sample from an infant, the nurse finds that the infant has passed golden-colored stool. What does the nurse interpret from this finding?

The infant is breastfeeding

While interacting with parents of children ranging in ages from 6 to 12 years old, the nurse suggests that the parents should avoid imposing too many expectations on their children. What is the rationale behind the nurse's suggestion?

To prevent inferiority complexes in the children

When assessing the reflexes of a 4-month-old infant, the nurse observes that the infant is extending an arm to the side while the head is turned. Which reflex does the nurse observe?

Tonic neck reflex

While interacting with a preschooler, the nurse asks the child about the loss of a grandparent. Which statement made by the child should the nurse document in the records?

While interacting with a preschooler, the nurse asks the child about the loss of a grandparent. Which statement made by the child should the nurse document in the records?