The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?

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The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?

A. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections B. Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases C. Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants D. Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is functioning in the primary role to care for a 12-year-old boy with metastatic cancer in the liver. Which activity is typical of advocacy?

A. Instructing parents about proper home care B. Educating the family about choices they have C. Telling parents about clinical guidelines D. Teaching the family about types of cancers

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The pediatric nurse knows that the children being treated are considered minors. Which statement accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment?

A. Children older than age 16 can provide their own consent for, or refusal of, medical procedures. B. A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the parents to serve to protect the child's best interests. C. Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18. D. When divorce occurs, the parent with whom the child is living on a daily basis will be granted custody of the child.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a child brought to the emergency department by a babysitter. The child needs an emergency appendectomy and the parents cannot be contacted. What would be the nurse's best response to this situation?

A. Have the babysitter sign the consent form even if she does not have signed papers to do so. B. Have the primary care physician for the child sign the consent form. C. Document failed attempts to obtain consent to allow emergency care. D. Delay medical care until the child's next of kin can be contacted.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The family is the basic unit of society. Which statement correctly illustrates the importance of this concept related to how society functions?

A. Healthy, well-functioning families provide members of all ages with fulfilling, supporting relationships. B. The family serves as a place that encourages members to autonomously function in pursuit of personal pleasures. C. Society functions best when families determine how they will interface with others without having to deal with the overall consequences. D. Work is an important part of family function but is not necessary for success if one member can fulfill multiple roles.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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