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NSG 2525 EXAM 2: PEDIATRIC NCLEX QUESTIONS 2026
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A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERI
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FIED ANSWERS (8EB6F) zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Term
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Definition
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True or False: the appendix is found on the left lower side of the abdomen and is con
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nected to the cecum of the large intestine.
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ANSWER
FALSE
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Which of the following are not causes of appendicitis? SATA
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A. Fecalith
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B. Routine usage of NSAIDs
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C. Infection due to Helicobacter pylori
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D. Lymph node enlargemnent due to viral or bacterial infection
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E. Diet low in fiber
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ANSWER
B. Routine usage of NSAIDs
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C. infection due to Helicobacter pylori
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E. Diet low in fiber
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Thinking back to the scenario in question 3, what other signs and symptoms are asso
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ciated with appendicitis. SATA.
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A. Increased RBCs
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B. Patient has the desire to be positioned in the prone position to relieve pain
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C. Umbilical pain that extends in the right lower quadrant
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D. Abdominal flaccidity
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E. Abdominal rebound tenderness
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ANSWER
C. Umbilical pain that extends in the right lower quadrant
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E. Abdominal rebound tenderness
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QUESTION 5 zm
A child is admitted with appendicitis. Which statement by the patient requires immedi
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ate nursing intervention?
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A. The pain hurts so much its making me nauseaus
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B. I have no appetite
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C. The pain seems to be gone now
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D. If i position myself on my right side, it makes the pain less severe
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ANSWER
C. The pain seems to be gone now
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QUESTION 6 zm
You patient is 4 days post op from an appendectomy. Which assessment finding requi
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res further evaluation?
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A. The patient reports their last bowel movement was the day before surgery
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B. The patient reports incisional pain
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C. The patient coughs and deep breathes while splinting the abdominal incision
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D. Options A and C
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ANSWER
A. The patient reports their last bowel movement was the day before surgery
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QUESTION 7 zm
A patient is recovering after having an appendectomy. the patient is 48 hours post op
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mfrom surgery and is tolerating full liquids. The physician orders for the patient to try
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solid foods. What types of foods should the patient incorporate in their diet?
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A. Foods high in fiber
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B. Foods low in fiber
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,C. Foods high in carbohyrdates
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D. Foods low in protein
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ANSWER
A. Foods high in fiber
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QUESTION 8 zm
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-
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old who has just returned from having an appendectomy. Which is the optimal way to
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manage pain? 1. Intravenous morphine as needed. 2. Liquid Tylenol (acetaminophen)
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with codeine as needed. 3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump. 4. Intramusc
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ular morphine as needed.
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ANSWER
3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump offers the child control over managing pain. The PC
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A pump also has the benefit of offering a basal rate as well as an as-
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needed rate for optimal pain management.
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QUESTION 9 zm
Which is the best position for an 8-year-
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old who has just returned to the pediatric unit after an appendectomy for a ruptured
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appendix? 1. Semi-Fowler. 2. Prone. 3. Right side-lying. 4. Left side-lying
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ANSWER
3. Right side-lying.
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QUESTION 10 zm
A child is experiencing a fever, rigid abdomen, and is bending over, holding his right l
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ower abdomen. What does the nurse suspect is the likely cause of this?
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A. Peptic ulcer
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B. Appendicitis
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C. Dehydration
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D. Pyloric stenosis
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ANSWER
B. Appendicitis
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QUESTION 11 zm
A child presents with anorexia, right lower quadrant pain, and nausea. Which instruct
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ion can the nurse give to the child to enhance comfort?
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, A. "Lie on your back."
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B. "Lie on your abdomen."
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C. "Lie on your left side with knees bent."
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D. "Sit up straight in the chair with your legs dangling."
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ANSWER
C. "Lie on your left side with knees bent."
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QUESTION 12 zm
A child with right lower quadrant pain and anorexia has begun vomiting. Which asses
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sments are necessary to evaluate the outcome of nursing care for this patient?Select a
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ll that apply.
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A. Palpate the skin
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B. Auscultate the chest
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C. Measure urine output
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D. Obtain a food diary
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E. Measure arterial blood gases (ABGs)
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ANSWER
A. Palpate the skin
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C. Measure urine output
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QUESTION 13 zm
The nurse is preparing a child for an appendectomy and notes that the child is extre
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mely quiet. Which nursing action is correct?Select all that apply.
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A. Encourage the child to try to sleep.
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B. Tell the child that everything will be fine.
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C. Encourage the child to verbalize feelings.
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D. Provide discharge instructions to allow the parents to leave faster.
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ANSWER
A. Encourage the child to try to sleep.
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C. Encourage the child to verbalize feelings.
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QUESTION 14 zm
A child is admitted with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, anorexia, and fever. Th
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e pain suddenly subsides, and the child is able to play normally but still has a fever.
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Which potential complication is an immediate concern for this child?
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A. Sepsis
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B. Dehydration
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C. Malnutrition
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D. Hypertension
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Exam Solution
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NSG 2525 EXAM 2: PEDIATRIC NCLEX QUESTIONS 2026
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A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERI
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FIED ANSWERS (8EB6F) zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
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True or False: the appendix is found on the left lower side of the abdomen and is con
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nected to the cecum of the large intestine.
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ANSWER
FALSE
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Which of the following are not causes of appendicitis? SATA
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A. Fecalith
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B. Routine usage of NSAIDs
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C. Infection due to Helicobacter pylori
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D. Lymph node enlargemnent due to viral or bacterial infection
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E. Diet low in fiber
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ANSWER
B. Routine usage of NSAIDs
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C. infection due to Helicobacter pylori
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E. Diet low in fiber
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Thinking back to the scenario in question 3, what other signs and symptoms are asso
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ciated with appendicitis. SATA.
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A. Increased RBCs
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B. Patient has the desire to be positioned in the prone position to relieve pain
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C. Umbilical pain that extends in the right lower quadrant
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D. Abdominal flaccidity
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E. Abdominal rebound tenderness
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ANSWER
C. Umbilical pain that extends in the right lower quadrant
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E. Abdominal rebound tenderness
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QUESTION 5 zm
A child is admitted with appendicitis. Which statement by the patient requires immedi
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ate nursing intervention?
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A. The pain hurts so much its making me nauseaus
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B. I have no appetite
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C. The pain seems to be gone now
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D. If i position myself on my right side, it makes the pain less severe
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ANSWER
C. The pain seems to be gone now
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QUESTION 6 zm
You patient is 4 days post op from an appendectomy. Which assessment finding requi
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res further evaluation?
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A. The patient reports their last bowel movement was the day before surgery
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B. The patient reports incisional pain
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C. The patient coughs and deep breathes while splinting the abdominal incision
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D. Options A and C
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ANSWER
A. The patient reports their last bowel movement was the day before surgery
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QUESTION 7 zm
A patient is recovering after having an appendectomy. the patient is 48 hours post op
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mfrom surgery and is tolerating full liquids. The physician orders for the patient to try
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solid foods. What types of foods should the patient incorporate in their diet?
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A. Foods high in fiber
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B. Foods low in fiber
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,C. Foods high in carbohyrdates
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D. Foods low in protein
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ANSWER
A. Foods high in fiber
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QUESTION 8 zm
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-
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old who has just returned from having an appendectomy. Which is the optimal way to
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manage pain? 1. Intravenous morphine as needed. 2. Liquid Tylenol (acetaminophen)
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with codeine as needed. 3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump. 4. Intramusc
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ular morphine as needed.
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ANSWER
3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump offers the child control over managing pain. The PC
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A pump also has the benefit of offering a basal rate as well as an as-
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needed rate for optimal pain management.
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QUESTION 9 zm
Which is the best position for an 8-year-
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old who has just returned to the pediatric unit after an appendectomy for a ruptured
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appendix? 1. Semi-Fowler. 2. Prone. 3. Right side-lying. 4. Left side-lying
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ANSWER
3. Right side-lying.
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QUESTION 10 zm
A child is experiencing a fever, rigid abdomen, and is bending over, holding his right l
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ower abdomen. What does the nurse suspect is the likely cause of this?
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A. Peptic ulcer
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B. Appendicitis
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C. Dehydration
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D. Pyloric stenosis
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ANSWER
B. Appendicitis
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QUESTION 11 zm
A child presents with anorexia, right lower quadrant pain, and nausea. Which instruct
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ion can the nurse give to the child to enhance comfort?
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, A. "Lie on your back."
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B. "Lie on your abdomen."
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C. "Lie on your left side with knees bent."
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D. "Sit up straight in the chair with your legs dangling."
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ANSWER
C. "Lie on your left side with knees bent."
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QUESTION 12 zm
A child with right lower quadrant pain and anorexia has begun vomiting. Which asses
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sments are necessary to evaluate the outcome of nursing care for this patient?Select a
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ll that apply.
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A. Palpate the skin
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B. Auscultate the chest
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C. Measure urine output
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D. Obtain a food diary
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E. Measure arterial blood gases (ABGs)
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ANSWER
A. Palpate the skin
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C. Measure urine output
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QUESTION 13 zm
The nurse is preparing a child for an appendectomy and notes that the child is extre
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mely quiet. Which nursing action is correct?Select all that apply.
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A. Encourage the child to try to sleep.
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B. Tell the child that everything will be fine.
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C. Encourage the child to verbalize feelings.
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D. Provide discharge instructions to allow the parents to leave faster.
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ANSWER
A. Encourage the child to try to sleep.
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C. Encourage the child to verbalize feelings.
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QUESTION 14 zm
A child is admitted with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, anorexia, and fever. Th
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e pain suddenly subsides, and the child is able to play normally but still has a fever.
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Which potential complication is an immediate concern for this child?
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A. Sepsis
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B. Dehydration
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C. Malnutrition
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D. Hypertension
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