A nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old boy who has a cerebral palsy. The parents tell the nurse they have taken their son's name off the list for baseball next season. Which of the following is the BEST response for the nurse to make?

"Baseball cannot be adapted and it is best if he does not participate."

"Could you try enrolling him in a music or arts based activity?"

"Would you like to talk about your decision and discuss alternatives?"

“That was a good choice. I'm sure he is upset that he cannot play baseball anymore.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. This response is not supportive and does not consider adaptive sports opportunities that may be available.
B. Suggesting a different activity might be helpful, but it does not address the parents' feelings or provide support for their decision.
C. Asking to discuss their decision and explore alternatives is the best response as it opens a dialogue, provides support, and helps the parents consider other options for their child's participation in activities.
D. This response does not support the parents' emotional needs or explore other possibilities for the child to stay active.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Documenting the information without taking action is inappropriate as lack of drainage could indicate a serious complication.
B. Encouraging the child to cough and deep breathe might be beneficial, but immediate reporting of this finding is critical.
C. Lack of drainage from the chest tubes following cardiac surgery can be life-threatening, indicating possible cardiac tamponade or tube occlusion. Immediate reporting is necessary for prompt intervention.
D. Assisting the child to a sitting position is not the priority; immediate evaluation by the healthcare team is required.

A. Vomiting B. Poor Feeding C. Weak cry D. Sunken Fontanels E. Irritability

Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]

Explanation

A. Vomiting can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
B. Poor feeding is a concerning symptom of increased ICP.
C. A weak cry may indicate general illness but is not specifically indicative of increased ICP.
D. Sunken fontanels suggest dehydration, not increased ICP. Bulging fontanels would be concerning for increased ICP.
E. Irritability can be a sign of increased ICP in infants.

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