ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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Diagnostic Results Cerebrospinal fluid Pressure: 22 cm H2O (less than 20 cm H2O) Color: Cloudy (clear or colorless) Blood: None (none) Cells RBC: 0 (0) WBC: 36 cells/mcL (0 to 30 cells/mcL) Protein: 92 mg/dL (up to 70 mg/dL) Glucose: 36 mg/dL (50 to 75 mg/dL) Serum glucose: 64 mg/dL (60 to 100 mg/dL)
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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer ceftriaxone. In an emergency department setting, ceftriaxone is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in infants. It covers a broad spectrum of bacteria and is often indicated in cases of suspected sepsis or meningitis. Administering this antibiotic promptly can be crucial in preventing serious complications.
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B: Initiate serum glucose testing every 1 hr - Not typically indicated for a 3-month-old infant unless there are specific concerns about glucose levels.
C: Administer pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - Vaccination is important but not an immediate action in an emergency setting.
D: Initiate neutropenic precautions - Neutropenic precautions are not typically necessary for a 3-month-old infant in the emergency department setting.
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