NR328 - Pediatric Populations questions and answers A+ grade guaranteed

Terms in this set (15) The nurse is caring for a client receiving opioid medication for the treatment of postoperative pain. For which common side effects should the nurse observe? Common - Constipation, Nausea, Respiratory depression Unexpected - Diarrhea, Disorientation, Vomiting The nurse is assessing the abdomen of a preschooler admitted for lower right quadrant pain. Which question or statement is the most correct for assessing the child's pain? "Choose the face that shows how you feel now." Brainpower Read More The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 4-year-old and asks the caregiver to assist by blowing bubbles for the child while the nurse gives the injection. Which type of non-pharmacological pain management is this demonstrating? Distraction A caregiver expresses concern to the nurse that her 18-month-old child might have an ear infection. Which of the following clinical manifestations might alert the nurse that the child is in pain? Select all that apply. The child clings to the caregiver The child is crying nonstop The child expresses "ouchie" in the ear The child is pulling on the ear The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old boy who must have a lumbar puncture. Which action provides the best example of atraumatic care? Select all that apply. Let the child take his teddy bear with him Explain the lumbar puncture procedure Have a child life specialist play with the child Keep the parents calm in front of the child The nurse is providing teaching to the caregivers of a newborn prior to obtaining blood via heelstick. The nurse is describing the procedure and recommending various methods for the caregivers to help comfort their baby. Which statement by the caregivers indicates a need for further teaching? "It's better if we leave the room during the procedure."