Admission and discharge procedures
Admission and discharge procedures ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a 6-month-old infant who is being admitted to the pediatric unit. What information should the nurse obtain from the parents? (Select all that apply.)
Choice A reason: The infant's immunization status is important information to obtain, as it may indicate the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases or adverse reactions to vaccines.
Choice B reason: The infant's birth weight and length are not relevant information to obtain, as they do not reflect the current growth and development of the infant.
Choice C reason: The infant's feeding and sleeping patterns are important information to obtain, as they may indicate nutritional status, growth rate, comfort level, and potential problems such as reflux, colic, or sleep apnea.
Choice D reason: The infant's developmental milestones are important information to obtain, as they may indicate normal or abnormal development, cognitive abilities, motor skills, and social-emotional functioning.
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Choice A reason: The infant's immunization status is important information to obtain, as it may indicate the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases or adverse reactions to vaccines.
Choice B reason: The infant's birth weight and length are not relevant information to obtain, as they do not reflect the current growth and development of the infant.
Choice C reason: The infant's feeding and sleeping patterns are important information to obtain, as they may indicate nutritional status, growth rate, comfort level, and potential problems such as reflux, colic, or sleep apnea.
Choice D reason: The infant's developmental milestones are important information to obtain, as they may indicate normal or abnormal development, cognitive abilities, motor skills, and social-emotional functioning.
Choice E reason: The infant's family history of allergies is important information to obtain, as it may indicate genetic predisposition or environmental triggers for allergic reactions or asthma.