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Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is most often seen in school-age or adolescent children. The nurse should assess closely for what potential problems?
- A. Physical problems
- B. Relational problems
- C. Eating disorders
- D. Emotional problems
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: RAP is often related to emotional factors in the child.
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What should the nurse caring for a 6-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis anticipate as the most difficult part of the care to implement?
- A. Forced fluids
- B. Increased feedings
- C. Bed rest
- D. Frequent position changes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the acute phase of glomerulonephritis, bed rest is usually recommended. A diet of restricted fluid, sodium, potassium, and phosphate is initially required. Bed rest can be very hard to implement with an active 6-year-old child.
The nurse explains to the parents of a child with developmental hip dysplasia that the application of a Pavlik harness is necessary. In what position will the harness hold the child's femurs?
- A. Abduction
- B. Adduction
- C. Flexion
- D. Extension
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The use of the Pavlik harness maintains the hips in abduction for 4 to 6 months.
An adolescent female asks the nurse about taking retinoic acid (Accutane). What guidance should be provided by the nurse?
- A. The medication should be used only for 10 weeks.
- B. The medication requires that sexually active females use contraception.
- C. The medication lowers hemoglobin very quickly.
- D. The medication has few side effects.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accutane has many side effects and can produce birth defects. Effective contraception is necessary during treatment and for 1 month after the 20 weeks it is to be taken.
What are early signs of varicella disease?
- A. High fever over 101°F (38.3°C)
- B. General malaise
- C. Increased appetite
- D. Crusty sores
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early signs of varicella will develop during the prodromal period and are mainly low-grade fever, malaise, and anorexia. Lesions do not appear until later.
Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate to be abnormal in a child with hemophilia?
- A. Prothrombin time
- B. Bleeding time
- C. Platelet count
- D. Partial thromboplastin time
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expected laboratory findings for a child with hemophilia include a prolonged partial thromboplastin time. The prothrombin time, bleeding time, and platelet count are typically normal.