When a nurse assesses for pain in toddlers, which of the following techniques would be least effective?

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Question 1 of 5

When a nurse assesses for pain in toddlers, which of the following techniques would be least effective?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

A mother of a 2-year-old has just left the hospital to check on her other children. Which of the following would best help the 2-year-old who is now crying inconsolably?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Which clinical finding should the nurse suspect if the fundus is palpated on the right side of the abdomen above the expected level?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

To facilitate adequate urinary elimination during the postpartum period, the nurse should incorporate which intervention into the plan of care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Educating the patient to use pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) will help strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Carbonated beverages will lead to increased gas and potential gastrointestinal discomfort. During the postpartum period, the patient is at greater risk for dehydration and thus should increase fluids. Limitation of fluids is not warranted during the postpartum period.

Question 5 of 5

During which stage of role attainment do the parents become acquainted with their baby and combine parenting activities with cues from the infant?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A major task of the formal stage of role attainment is getting acquainted with the infant. The informal stage begins once the parents have learned appropriate responses to their infant's cues. The personal stage is attained when parents feel a sense of harmony in their role. The anticipatory stage begins during the pregnancy when the parents choose a physician and attend childbirth classes.

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