What is the best response by the nurse to Gladys' stmt? - Answers RBCs become "C" shaped, stiff, and
sticky, which blocks the blood vessels
How should the nurse respond? - Answers "Brianna has the disease because she inherited the gene from
both of her parents, who were carriers"
Which stmt by Brianna's grandmother supports a common cultural communication expectation in the
African American heritage? - Answers "I really don't want to talk about my son's situation"
Which role does the grandmother usually play in the African American culture? - Answers The
grandmother usually plays a critical role in the child care and economic support
Which action will the CPS nurse take first? - Answers Get down on the knees to calmly talk to Brianna
face to face
What should the nurse do? - Answers Calmly introduce her paternal grandmother to Brianna
Which intervention should the nurse implement? - Answers Request that Brianna be allowed to go to
the bathroom whenever she asks
Which recommendation about immunization should the school nurse make to Brianna's grandmother? -
Answers Brianna needs her 2nd scheduled dose of MMR #2
Which action should the emergency dpt nurse implement 1st? - Answers Administer oxygen via nasal
cannula
The nurse anticipates the prescription of which diagnostic test by the emergency dpt physician? -
Answers Blood cultures
Which prescription should the nurse anticipate? - Answers Infuse 5% dextrose in 0.33% NS at 75ml/hr
via pump
Which area should the nurse assess to determine cyanosis in persons w/ dark skin? - Answers Oral
mucosa
Which action should the nurse implement? - Answers Explain that blood in the urine is expected
Which intervention should be included in the care plan? - Answers Explain how to use a PCA pump
Which action should the nurse implement? - Answers document the findings on the graphic sheet
How should the nurse intervene initially? - Answers Pull up a chair, hold Brianna's hand, and allow her to
cry
The nurse gives Brianna a hug, and offers what response? - Answers "Brianna, your mommy did not go
to sleep. Remember, she died in a car accident"