A charge nurse is teaching a newly-licensed nurse about age-appropriate guidelines to prepare a school-age child for a procedure. Which of the following statements indicates that the newly-hired nurse understands the teaching?

"I will explain the procedure using simple diagrams."

"I will explain the long-term consequences of the procedure."

"I will start preparing the child 2 days prior to the procedure."

"I will plan for a 30-minute teaching session."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Using simple diagrams to explain the procedure to a school-age child is an effective way to help them understand. Visual aids are appropriate for this age group.

B. School-age children are not developmentally ready to understand long-term consequences of medical procedures in detail.

C. Preparing a school-age child 2 days prior to the procedure is generally appropriate for procedures, but not too far in advance.

D. A 30-minute session may be too long for a school-age child, who may have limited attention span; shorter sessions are typically more effective.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Refusing clear liquids is common after surgery, but it is not the most concerning finding.

B. Crying is a normal response for a child in the immediate postoperative period and is not as urgent as frequent swallowing.

C. Frequent swallowing after a tonsillectomy can indicate bleeding, which is a serious complication that needs immediate attention.

D. Increased throat pain can be expected after surgery and is typically managed with analgesics, so it is not a priority.

A. Clear urine B. No report of pain with voiding C. Odorless urine D. Temperature 37.2° C (99° F)

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clear urine indicates that the kidneys are functioning properly, with decreased protein and blood in the urine, which is a sign that treatment for poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis has been effective.

B. Pain with voiding is not a characteristic symptom of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, so this finding would not indicate treatment effectiveness.

C. Odorless urine is normal but does not specifically reflect improvement in glomerulonephritis.

D. A normal temperature (37.2° C) could indicate general health, but it is not specific for kidney function improvement in this condition.

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