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Question 1 of 5

An 8-year-old child does well after infratentorial tumor removal and is transferred back to the pediatric unit. Although she had been told about having her head shaved, she becomes upset. After exploring the child's feelings, which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Offering a hat empowers the child to cope with her appearance change, addressing her distress directly.

Question 2 of 5

Assessment of a school-age child with Guillain-Barré syndrome reveals absent gag and cough reflexes. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive the highest priority during the acute phase?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Absent gag and cough reflexes increase the risk of respiratory compromise, making ineffective breathing pattern the highest priority.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a child with suspected appendicitis. Which physical finding supports this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rebound tenderness is a key sign of appendicitis due to peritoneal irritation.

Question 4 of 5

When developing the teaching plan about illness for the mother of a preschooler, which of the following should the nurse include about how a preschooler perceives illness?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Preschoolers often view illness as punishment for bad behavior due to magical thinking.

Question 5 of 5

When developing the plan of care for a child who is unconscious after a serious head injury, in which of the following positions should the nurse expect to place the child?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Side-lying with the head elevated reduces intracranial pressure and maintains airway patency in an unconscious child.

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