What occurrence results from obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid? Show The nurse caring for an infant with hydrocephalus. What nursing action is most important for this
nurse to implement? The nurse observes that the infant anterior fontanelle is bulging after placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. How should the nurse position this infant? What nursing action will the nurse implement after feeding an infant with hydrocephalus A newborn was just admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with a meningomyelocele.
What is the priority preoperative nursing care of this newborn? The nurse is caring for a child who has had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus and observes an increasing abdominal girth. What is the most appropriate response? The nurse is providing education to parents of a child with cleft palate. What will the nurse instruct the parents to report immediately? Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would
include Which statement indicates that parents understand how to feed their infant who had a surgical repair for a cleft lip? An 18 month old child had a surgical repair of a cleft palate and is now allowed to eat a regular diet. What nursing action is the most appropriate? When bathing an infant, what sign does the nurse recognize as a sign of development hip dysplasia? A 3 month old infant is diagnosed with
developmental hip dysplasia. The nurse knows that what is the usual treatment for an infant with this diagnosis? After delivery, a mother ask the nurse about newborn screening test. The nurse explains that what is the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria? The nurse is advising parents about feeding their infant with phenylketonuria. What formula and or diet should the nurse suggest? Parents of a 2 month old infant with Down syndrome are attending a
well visit at the pediatric clinic. What should they be instructed to provide special attention to in regard to the generalized hypotonicity of the child? What would the nurse include when instructing parents about positioning their toddler who has just had a body spica cast applied? The nurse is caring for an Rh negative mother on the postpartum unit. What scenario indicates the need to administer RhoGAM to this patient? Patents ask the nursery staff what the light does for their jaundiced infant. What is the nurses best response? Parents of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip are concerned about having th defect repaired. The nurse explains that a child with a cleft lip usually undergoes surgical repair at which time? Phototherapy is instituted for an infant. What is the most appropriate nursing action for the
infant having phototherapy? The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn whose mother has diabetes. What should the nurse assess for with this neonate? What assessment made by the nurse would lead the nurse to suspect hip dysplasia? The nurse is providing care to a child with Down syndrome. What body system has the highest risk of congenital anomaly in a child with Down syndrome? The parents of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as the nurse what caused this disorder. What is the most appropriate response? What characteristics are typical in a child diagnosed with Down syndrome? (Select all that apply? What will the nurse include in the plan of care when caring for an infant with an intracranial hemorrhage?(Select all that apply) What would be included in the plan of care for a child just returned to the floor from surgery in which a club foot was repaired? (Select all that apply) The nurse in the newborn nursery is watchful for neonatal abstinence syndrome in the newborn of crack addicted mother. What would be the manifestations of this syndrome?(Select all that apply) What manifestations of increasing ICP in the hydrocephalic child should the nurse be aware of? (Select all that apply) The nurse is obtaining intake information on new patient being seen for preconception care and notes a family history of neural tube defects. What interventions can the nurse
suggest to this woman to help prevent neural tube anomalies in a developing fetus? (Select all that apply) The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn of a woman diagnosed with gestational diabetes immediately after birth. What assessment finding can the
nurse anticipate?(Select all that apply) The home health nurse is educating parents on home phototherapy. What will the nurse include when providing information to these parents? When the CSF is obstructed in the subarachnoid space rather than in the ventricles, the resulting hydrocephalus is diagnosed as _______ hydrocephalus The nurse clarifies to the parents of a child with spina bifida that their child has a portion of the spinal cord in the sac in addition to the meninges. This type of spina bifida is known as a __________ The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by t he use of the _______ that is in place behind the infant ear The initial treatment for cleft lip is a surgical repair known as ______ Which child would have the most difficulty in coping
with separation from parents because of hospitalization? A 2 year old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago. What does this behavior suggest? Which statement best corresponds to a preschoolers understanding of hospitalization? The parents of a hospitalized toddler are upset because she seems more
interested in her toys when they come to visit her. In which stage of spa ration anxiety is the toddler? The nurse must make a room assignment for a 16 year old with cystic fibrosis . Which roommate would be most appropriate for this patient? The parents of a hospitalized 9 month old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling. What understanding would assist the nurse most in formulating a response? 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? A nurse encourages a school age child to draw a picture after
a painful procedure. What is the best rationale for this nursing intervention? What is the best suggestions by the nurse when parents ask when is the best time to begin to prepare a 5 year old for surgery and hospitalization? The mother of a 3 year old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12pm. The next morning , the child ask the nurse when is my mommy coming what is the nurse best response? A 13 year old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girls feelings about her illness, what would the nurse expect the girl to express as her biggest concern? The nurse notices that the mother of a child
with cerebral palsy corrects and redoes many of the things the nurse does for her child. What is the nurse most appropriate response to this mother? The mother of a hospitalized toddler states, he cries when i visit. Maybe i should just stay away. What is the nurses best response? What should the nurse, preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently emigrated from Russia keep in mind? Which nursing action
would facilitate rapport with a child and the child’s parents during the admission process? When a 2 year old returns to her hospital room following diagnostic procedure, her parents are not
available, and the child is crying loudly. Which technique is most appropriate to alleviate the child’s distress? A 4 year old begins to cry when his mother tells him it is time for his operation. The nurse understands this is an expected reaction.
On which particular fear of the preschooler does the nurse base this understanding? What statement by the parent of hospitalized toddler leads the nurse to determine the parent understands a hospitalized toddler need for transitional objects? A 8 year old child will be hospitalized for several weeks in skeletal traction to treat a fracture femur. What does the nurse realize immobilization in this age group can generate feeling of in planning care of this child? The nurse explains to the parents of a hospitalized child that their child will receive fentanyl for an upcoming procedure. What advantage of fentanyl will the nurse explain? The nurse shares the information and timelines recorded on the
interdisciplinary outline of care for a child . What is this document? The anxious parent ask if there is a danger of her 2 year old child becoming addicted to the opioid pain reliever. What is the nurse most helpful response? The nurse is preparing to start an IV on an infant admitted to the pediatric unit. What intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement? The pediatric nurse caring for a child that wights 15 kilograms and call the physician for an order for acetaminophen for pain control. What is the maximum amount of medication per dose the nurse anticipates ordering? What will the nurse include when
documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient? (Select all that apply) The nurse suggest to parents that they use the outpatient surgical center for their child’s upcoming surger. What advantages does this type of facility have to
offer?(Select all that apply) What are the basic fears of a young child being hospitalized?(Select all that apply) What information will the nurse include when taking a developmental history? (Select all that apply) The nurse is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a toddler patient. What interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply) Parents are preparing their child for admission to the pediatric unit for minor surgery. What should they expect to see when visiting the pediatric unit? When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says, my doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on my new one, the nurse should ______ this misconception A _____ ______ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children _______ provides trained workers who come into the home for brief periods to relieve of the responsibility of caring for the child Which nursing interventions are appropriate for an infant with hydrocephalus?Nursing interventions for the newborn with hydrocephalus include:. Preventing injury. ... . Promoting skin integrity. ... . Preventing infection. ... . Promoting growth and development. ... . Reducing family anxiety. ... . Providing family teaching.. How do you assess a child with hydrocephalus?Ultrasound. This test is often used for an initial assessment for infants because it's a relatively simple, low-risk procedure. The ultrasound device is placed over the soft spot (fontanel) on the top of a baby's head. Ultrasound might also detect hydrocephalus before birth during routine prenatal examinations.
What are 3 clinical manifestations of hydrocephalus in an infant?Infants with hydrocephalus may have:. an unusually large head.. a rapid increase in head size.. extreme sleepiness.. vomiting that is frequent and severe.. trouble looking up when the head is facing forward.. seizures that have no known cause.. How do I know if my baby has hydrocephalus?The most obvious sign of hydrocephalus in infants is a rapid increase in head circumference or an unusually large head size. Other symptoms may include seizures, vomiting, sleepiness, irritability, or eyes that constantly gaze downward.
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