ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN
ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN ( 45 Questions)
The nurse knows further education is needed about reye syndrome when a mother states:
Children with Reye syndrome are admitted to the hospital:This statement is accurate. Children with Reye syndrome often require hospital admission for monitoring and supportive care. Therefore, it does not indicate a need for further education.
I will have my children immunized against varicella and influenza:This statement is also accurate. Vaccination against varicella (chickenpox) and influenza is recommended to prevent these illnesses. It does not indicate a need for further education.
I will give aspirin to my child to treat a headache:
This statement is concerning because giving aspirin to a child with Reye syndrome can worsen their condition. Aspirin use is contraindicated in children with viral illnesses due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Therefore, this statement indicates a need for further education.
I will make sure not to give my child any products containing aspirin:This statement is accurate. Avoiding products containing aspirin is essential to prevent the risk of Reye syndrome in children. It does not indicate a need for further education.
A. Children with Reye syndrome are admitted to the hospital:
This statement is accurate. Children with Reye syndrome often require hospital admission for monitoring and supportive care. Therefore, it does not indicate a need for further education.
B. I will have my children immunized against varicella and influenza:
This statement is also accurate. Vaccination against varicella (chickenpox) and influenza is recommended to prevent these illnesses. It does not indicate a need for further education.
C. I will give aspirin to my child to treat a headache:
This statement is concerning because giving aspirin to a child with Reye syndrome can worsen their condition. Aspirin use is contraindicated in children with viral illnesses due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Therefore, this statement indicates a need for further education.
D. I will make sure not to give my child any products containing aspirin:
This statement is accurate. Avoiding products containing aspirin is essential to prevent the risk of Reye syndrome in children. It does not indicate a need for further education.