Admission and discharge procedures
Admission and discharge procedures ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is admitting a child who has appendicitis to a pediatric unit. What information should the nurse obtain from the child and family? (Select all that apply.)
This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps assess the severity and progression of appendicitis and its complications.
This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps evaluate the bowel function and rule out other causes of abdominal pain such as constipation or diarrhea.
This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps identify any risk factors or contraindications for treatment such as allergic reactions, drug interactions, vaccine-preventable diseases, or previous abdominal surgeries.
This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps determine the nutritional status and fluid balance of the child and prepare for surgery if indicated.
Choice A reason: This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps assess the severity and progression of appendicitis and its complications.
Choice B reason: This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps evaluate the bowel function and rule out other causes of abdominal pain such as constipation or diarrhea.
Choice C reason: This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps identify any risk factors or contraindications for treatment such as allergic reactions, drug interactions, vaccine-preventable diseases, or previous abdominal surgeries.
Choice D reason: This information should be obtained from the child and family, as it helps determine the nutritional status and fluid balance of the child and prepare for surgery if indicated.
Choice E reason: This information is not specific for the admission and discharge of a child who has appendicitis, as it does not affect the diagnosis or treatment of the condition. It may be more relevant for other gastrointestinal disorders.
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