A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who is undergoing testing for acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL). The nurse should inform the parent that the child will undergo which of the following tests to confirm the diagnosis?

Rationale:

A) Forcing the child to drink fluids when they have a fever is not recommended; instead, fluids should be offered frequently to prevent dehydration, but the child should not be forced to drink.

B) Using a dehumidifier in the child's room may help control humidity levels, but it is not specific to treating a bacterial upper respiratory infection.

C) Keeping the child's towels separate from those of the rest of the family helps prevent the spread of infection.

D) Ensuring the child eats three meals a day, even with reduced appetite, is important for maintaining adequate nutrition and energy levels during illness.

A. The FLACC pain rating scale is appropriate for infants and young children, assessing pain based on Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, making it suitable for a 5-month-old infant.
B. The COMFORT pain rating scale is generally used for children who are unable to communicate their pain, typically in older children or adolescents, and is less suitable for this age group.
C. The FACES pain rating scale is designed for children aged 3 and older who can identify facial expressions but is not appropriate for a 5-month-old infant.
D. The CRIES pain rating scale is also used for infants but is more specific to neonates (0-6 months) and measures crying, oxygen requirement, increased vital signs, and facial expressions, making it less applicable than the FLACC scale for this specific postoperative context.