NURS 3610 Quiz 3 Questions and Answers with Rationales

NURS 3610 Quiz 3 Questions and Answers with Rationales A nurse is caring for an infant who has a tracheoesophageal fistula. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Coughing B. Apnea C. Sunken abdomen D. Cyanosis E. Frothy saliva A, B, D, E A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has a systemic disorder and is receiving antibiotics, immunosuppresants, and corticosteroids. Both of the child's parents have a smoking history. The child reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rubbing. The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions? A. Candidiasis B. Dermatitis C. Herpes simplex D. Squamous cell carcinoma A. Candidiasis Manifestations of oral candidiasis include white patches that adhere to the inner cheeks, tongue, and palate that are painful and can cause the child to refuse to eat. A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Encourage the parents to rock the infant. B. Offer the infant a pacifier. C. Administer ibuprofen as needed for pain. D. Position the infant on her abdomen. A. Encourage the parents to rock the infant. A rocking motion will calm and soothe the infant. Additionally, involving the parents in the infant's care can reduce feelings of helplessness. A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Teach the parents about cortisol replacement therapy. B. Place the child on a low-sodium diet.