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1. In caring for a patient with salicylate intoxication, the critical care nurse would anticipate which of the following as a primary treatment measure? A. Administration of protamine sulfate B. Administration of glucose C.Transfusion of packed RBCs D. Replacement of fluid and electrolytes 2. An adolescent with the developmental age of a 4-year-old requires placement of a chest tube. The best way to prepare the patient for this procedure is to A. Use short simple sentences and limit descriptions to concrete explanations. B. Show the patient a chest tube and explain how it will feel. C. Explain in detail why a chest tube is needed and how it works. D.Tell the parents what will be done so they can explain it to their child. 3. A child admitted with a gunshot wound to the head, accidentally inflicted by an older sibling. The parents are overcome with grief and appear to be ignoring the following statements made by the older sibling: "It was an accident; I didn't mean to do it; I'm sorry!" Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most ap- propriate? A. Discuss the importance of gun safety with the older sibling while the parents are at the bedside. B. Seek additional support for the par- ents for ways they can assist the older sibling D. Replacement of fluid and electrolytes Use short simple sentences and limit de- scriptions to concrete explanations. Seek additional support for the parents for ways they can assist the older sibling CCRN PEDS AACN