. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Final

A 9-year-old child is being prepared for lumbar puncture. What position will the nurse explain to the child for this procedure? - -"On your side with the knees bent and the head close to the knees." A 13 year old boy states, "The girls in my class tower over me." What would be the nurse's most appropriate response? - -"It may seem that way because girls have a growth spurt 2 years earlier than boys." A 13 year old girl tells the nurse she is concerned because she has not had her first menstrual period. What is the best initial response from the nurse? - -"Age of first menstrual cycle varies." A 33 week pregnant woman is admitted to the antenatal unit with gestational hypertension. What evaluative finding would indicate that her condition advanced to preeclampsia. - Proteinuria A child is brought to the emergency department after he fell and hit his head on the ground. Which nursing assessment suggests the child has a concussion? - Cannot remember what happened to him A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. What is the most likely reason for this behavior? - He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing. A newborn's Apgar score is a 9 at 1 and 5 minutes. What does the nurse understand regarding the score of 9? - The newborn is in stable condition. A nurse encourages a school-age child to be involved with his/her care. Why is this important? - Gives some sense of control A nurse is providing prenatal education. The nurse will explain that pregnancy affects glucose metabolism in what way? - Placental hormones increase the resistance of cells to insulin