A nurse is admitting a child diagnosed with leukemia and is scheduled to receive chemotherapy for the Intensification stage of treatment. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?

A child with a fever due to a viral infection.

A child recovering from surgery for a broken arm.

A child with chicken pox.

A child with history of asthma.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A child with a fever due to a viral infection may pose an infection risk to the immunocompromised leukemia patient.
B.   A child recovering from surgery may have a wound or infection risk, which could also be a concern for a child receiving chemotherapy.
C.   A child with chickenpox is highly contagious and should not be in the same room as an immunocompromised child.
D.   A child with asthma is not immunocompromised and is less likely to pose an infection risk to a child undergoing chemotherapy.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. CPR is not typically necessary unless the child stops breathing or the heart stops during the seizure, which is rare.
B. Restraining a child during a seizure can cause injury. The focus should be on safety and protection, not restraint.
C. Lorazepam may be given if the seizure lasts too long, but ensuring safety is the priority action.
D. The nurse’s priority during a seizure is to ensure the child’s safety by removing hazardous items from the area and ensuring the child does not get injured.

A. Administering a bolus (250 ml) of Normal saline intravenous fluid B. Administering oxygen C. Administering pain medication D. Administering antipyretics

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While hydration is important to help with blood flow, pain management takes precedence during an SCD crisis.
B. Oxygen may be necessary in certain cases but is not the priority in the acute pain crisis, where pain control is the primary concern.
C. Pain management is the priority in sickle cell disease (SCD) crisis, as it helps alleviate the intense pain associated with vaso-occlusive events.
D. Antipyretics are not the priority unless the child has a fever. Pain relief is more urgent during a crisis.

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