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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A 6-month-old baby in the hospital for seizures
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When measuring a 6-month-old baby in the hospital for seizures, the nurse obtains a head circumference that is up 1 cm from the last measurement one week ago. The nurse re-measures and gets the same number. What is the best next step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Report to the MD/NP/PA in charge of the patient the head circumference that you obtained as well as the patient's current status. Expect that they will also re-measure. This is the best next step because it involves communication with the healthcare provider responsible for the patient's care to ensure accuracy and consistency in measurements. It allows for collaboration and confirmation of the findings, which is crucial in monitoring the baby's health and detecting any potential issues early on.
Choice A is incorrect because assuming a mistake without verification can lead to incorrect information being documented.
Choice B, taking vital signs, is not directly related to addressing the discrepancy in the head circumference measurement.
Choice D is incorrect as it suggests adjusting the measurement to match the previous result, which compromises the accuracy of the data.
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