{"id":133551,"date":"2024-08-23T19:15:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133551"},"modified":"2024-08-23T19:15:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:15:54","slug":"a-nurse-is-assisting-with-the-care-of-a-group-of-pediatric-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/23\/a-nurse-is-assisting-with-the-care-of-a-group-of-pediatric-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of pediatric clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of pediatric clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Deliver a breakfast tray to a child who has been administered regular insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Complete pin site care for a child who is in skeletal traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Provide clear liquids to a child who is 4 hr postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Administer acetaminophen to a child who has a temperature of 101.2\u00b0F (38.4\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Provide clear liquids to a child who is 4 hours postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a child who is 4 hours postoperative from a laparoscopic appendectomy, providing clear liquids is a priority because it is essential for assessing the child&#8217;s tolerance to oral intake and ensuring that the gastrointestinal system is functioning properly after surgery. Early reintroduction of clear liquids can help prevent complications such as dehydration and support recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why the other options are less urgent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Deliver a breakfast tray to a child who has been administered regular insulin<\/strong>: It is important to ensure that the child receives food in a timely manner after insulin administration to prevent hypoglycemia. However, this action might be prioritized after assessing other immediate postoperative needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Complete pin site care for a child who is in skeletal traction<\/strong>: While pin site care is important for preventing infection and maintaining traction, it is typically not as urgent as addressing postoperative nutritional needs or ensuring proper postoperative recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Administer acetaminophen to a child who has a temperature of 101.2\u00b0F (38.4\u00b0C)<\/strong>: Fever management is important, but it is not as immediate as ensuring postoperative recovery and fluid intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct answer:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of pediatric clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Deliver a breakfast tray to a child who has been administered regular insulin. B.Complete pin site care for a child who is in skeletal traction. 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