NURS 6541 Peds midterm exam / NURS6541 peds midterm exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+

NURS 6541 Peds midterm exam / NURS6541 peds midterm exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ A 6-month-old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs him, and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. The nurse's best response is: A. At 6 months his weight should be approximately three times his birth weight. B. "Each child gains weight at his or her own pace." C. "At 6 months his weight should be approximately twice his birth weight." D. "At 6 months a child should weigh about 10 lb more than his or her birth weight." - CORRECT ANSWER-C How can the nurse best facilitate the trust relationship between infant and parents while the infant is hospitalized? The nurse should: 1. Encourage the parents to remain at their child's bedside as much as possible. 2. Keep parents informed about all aspects of their child's condition. 3. Encourage the parents to hold their child as much as possible. 4. Advise the parents to participate actively in their child's care. - CORRECT ANSWER-3 The nurse is going to give a 6-month-old a dose of Rocephin IM. What must the nurse do when the 1.5-mL dose arrives from the pharmacy?