NUR379 Evolve: Pediatric Gastrointestinal System - Inflammatory Conditions Guide | Edition

NUR379 Evolve: Pediatric Gastrointestinal System - Inflammatory Conditions Guide | Edition "Lie on your left side with knees bent." - A child presents with anorexia, right lower quadrant pain, and nausea. Which instruction can the nurse give to the child to enhance comfort? -Palpate the skin. -Measure urine output. - A child with right lower quadrant pain and anorexia has begun vomiting. Which assessments are necessary to evaluate the outcome of nursing care for this patient? -Encourage the child to try to sleep. -Encourage the child to verbalize feelings. - The nurse is preparing a child for an appendectomy and notes that the child is extremely quiet. Which nursing action is correct? -Assess electrolyte and albumin levels regularly. -Assess the child's height and weight and plot these values on a growth chart. -Encourage the parents and child to establish a regular bowel elimination regimen. - The nurse is caring for a child who has inflammatory bowel disease with severe malabsorption and anemia who can no longer attend school because of the condition. Which nursing actions are appropriate? -Nocturnal diarrhea. -Loss of 5 pounds in 1 week. -Decreased albumin and hemoglobin levels. - The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Which assessment findings would be concerning? Administer intravenous (IV) normal saline bolus. - A child with irritable bowel disease presents with complaints of severe intestinal cramping, diarrhea, and bloating. Which intervention is most important in achieving the desired outcome for this patient? Sepsis. - A child is admitted with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, anorexia, and fever. The pain suddenly subsides, and the child is able to play normally but still has a fever. Which potential complication is an immediate concern for this child? -Provide emotional support. -Administer intravenous fluids. -Administer IV analgesic medication. - A child is admitted to the hospital with right lower abdominal pain, anorexia, and fever. Which nursing actions are appropriate to achieve an optimum outcome for this patient? C. - The nurse is caring for a child with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. The nurse palpates the abdomen and expects the child to report pain in which area? Give the child daily vitamins. - A patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents with weight loss, dehydration, and anemia. The patient is at the 15th percentile for weight and has been experiencing severe and frequent diarrhea and vomiting. What will the nurse teach the child's parents about dietary management of the condition? An elemental diet. - A child with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is experiencing an acute flare-up. Which type of diet will the nurse recommend to help the child maintain adequate nutrition during this episode? Playing a game with a sibling. - A child is diagnosed with and treated for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which action by the child best indicates that the desired outcomes have been met?