18. Which of the following statements made by a parent of an infant with cerebral palsy would indicate a need for furthe
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18. Which of the following statements made by a parent of an infant with cerebral palsy would indicate a need for furthe
question? a. Maintain isolation until 24 hours after receiving IV antibiotics b. Administer acetaminophen for temperature higher than 38 C c. Assess neurological status every 2 hours d. Administer IV fluids at 1½ times maintenance 3. The nurse is caring for a child with epidural hematoma. The nurse should assess for what gns that can indicate Cushing triad? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. Fever
18. Which of the following statements made by a parent of an infant with cerebral palsy would indicate a need for further teaching? a. It is not a genetic condition b. It means my child will have many disabilities c. It is a condition that does not progress d. It can occur because of low levels of oxygen at birth 19. What clinical manifestations would suggest hydrocephalus in a neonate? a. Bulging fontanel, dilated scalp veins b. Closed fontanel, high-pitched cry c. Constant low-pitched cry, restlessness d. Depressed fontanel, decreased blood pressure 20. An infant with hydrocephalus is hospitalized for surgical placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Postoperative nursing care should include which of the following? a. Monitor closely for signs of infection b. Pump the shunt reservoir to maintain patency c. Administer sedation to decrease irritability d. Maintain Trendelenburg position to decrease pressure on the shunt 21. The nurse is caring for a child who has been in an automobile accident. The child continues to fall asleep unless her name is called, or she is gently shaken. Which term could be used to document this state of consciousness? a. Coma b. Delirium c. Obtunded d. Confusion 22. The nurse is caring for a child just admitted with bacterial meningitis. When reviewing the child's plan of care, which of the following orders should the nurse