INTRO TO MATERNITY AND PED NURSING CHAPTER 29 exam Already Passed!!

The nurse discussed strategies with a parent to prevent a recurrence of urinary tract infection in the child. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? a. "My daughter should wash and wipe the perineal area from front to back." b. "I am only going to have my daughter wear cotton underwear." c. "It is acceptable to take frequent bubble baths." d. "She needs to drink lots of fluids and void frequently." - C Oils in bubble bath and similar products are known to irritate the urethra. When asked about correcting the hypospadias of a newborn, what does the nurse explain about this condition? a. No intervention is necessary as the defect will correct itself over time. b. Surgical repair of the hypospadias is done before 18 months of age. c. Corrective surgery is usually delayed until the preschool age. d. Repairing the defect will increase the risk of testicular cancer. - B Treatment of hypospadias consists of surgical repair and is usually performed before 18 months of age. What is an initial sign of nephrosis that the nurse might note in a child? a. Raspberry-like rash b. Periorbital edema c. Temperature elevation d. Abdominal pain - B The edema of nephrotic syndrome is generalized and not readily noticed, even by the parents, but an early sign that can be assessed is periorbital edema. What is it important to assess in a child receiving prednisone to treat nephrotic syndrome? a. Infectionb. Urinary retention c. Easy bruising d. Hypoglycemia - A