CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 16-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis and an appendectomy is performed. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development postoperatively?
A
Encourage the client to rest and read.
B
Encourage the parents to room in with the client.
C
Allow the family to bring in the client’s favorite computer games.
D
Allow the client to interact with others in his or her same age group.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maintain a clean environment, provide wound care to the postoperative patient, and assess incision frequently for signs of infection. Monitor patient temperature and heart rate for signs of potential infection. Administer antibiotics as prescribed by the provider.

Detailed explanation-2: -Preoperative interventions Administer fluids intravenously to prevent dehydration. Monitor for changes in level of pain. Position right-side lying or low to semi fowler position to promote comfort. Monitor bowel sounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ask the family if they need coffee, water, an extra pillow, etc. Allow the parent to particiipate in their child’s care when appropriate and explain what you are doing and why. Ask if they have questions and answer them honestly, in ways they can understand.

Detailed explanation-4: -Administer antibiotics. Antibiotics are a first-line treatment option for appendicitis. Antibiotics may be given prophylactically prior to surgery. Peritonitis or abscess formation will be treated with IV antibiotics.

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