A preschooler is admitted to the hospital for surgery. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to prepare the child for the upcoming procedure?

Use a doll to demonstrate what will happen

Show the child pictures of the operating room

Explain the procedure using jargon terms

Tell the child to be brave and not cry

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Demonstrating the procedure on a doll is an age-appropriate way to help a preschooler understand what to expect in a concrete and less threatening manner.

B. While showing pictures might help, it may not be as effective as hands-on demonstration.

C. Using jargon terms will likely confuse and frighten the child.

D. Telling a child to be brave and not cry minimizes their feelings and may increase anxiety.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A urine collection bag may lead to contamination of the sample, which is not suitable for obtaining a sterile specimen.

B. Indwelling Foley catheters are unnecessary for this one-time sample collection and increase the risk of infection.

C. Using a straight catheter is the recommended method to obtain a sterile urine sample in infants. It is minimally invasive, and the catheter is removed immediately after collecting the sample to reduce the risk of infection.

D. Placing a sterile cotton ball in the diaper may result in contamination and does not provide a truly sterile sample.

A. Administer Oxygen B. Document the findings C. Reassess the respiratory rate in 15 minutes D. Notify the health care provider

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Administering oxygen is unnecessary, as the respiratory rate is within the normal range for a 3-week-old (30-60 breaths/min).

B. A respiratory rate of 35 breaths/minute is normal for an infant, so the nurse should document this finding.

C. Reassessing the respiratory rate is unnecessary unless other symptoms are present.

D. There is no need to notify the healthcare provider, as the respiratory rate is within normal limits.

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