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RN ATI Fundamentals (10.0)
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS 2024 UPDATE | COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Chapter 1
1. A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Home health care
b. Rehabilitation facilities
c. Diagnostic centers
d. Skilled nursing facilities
e. Oncology centers
2. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to
a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should
the nurse include as federally funded? (Select all that apply.)
a. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
b. Medicare
c. Long-term care insurance
d. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
e. Medicaid
3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for the increasing number of clients
who have obesity. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a
primary health care strategy?
a. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity screenings during routine
office visits.
b. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in rehabilitation centers for clients
who have obesity.
c. Providing specialized intraoperative training in surgical treatments for obesity.
d. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative complications related to obesity.
4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff meeting.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as the responsibility of state
licensing boards?
a. Monitoring evidence-based practice for clients who have a specific diagnosis.
b. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations.
c. Setting quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities.
d. Determining whether medications are safe for administration to clients.
5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care services to a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following examples of care or care settings should the
nurse classify as tertiary care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intensive care unit
b. Oncology treatment center
c. Burn center
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ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS 2024 UPDATE | COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS

Chapter 1

  1. A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a. Home health care b. Rehabilitation facilities c. Diagnostic centers d. Skilled nursing facilities e. Oncology centers
  2. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse include as federally funded? (Select all that apply.) a. Preferred provider organization (PPO) b. Medicare c. Long-term care insurance d. Exclusive provider organization (EPO) e. Medicaid
  3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for the increasing number of clients who have obesity. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a primary health care strategy? a. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity screenings during routine office visits. b. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in rehabilitation centers for clients who have obesity. c. Providing specialized intraoperative training in surgical treatments for obesity. d. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative complications related to obesity.
  4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as the responsibility of state licensing boards? a. Monitoring evidence-based practice for clients who have a specific diagnosis. b. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations. c. Setting quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities. d. Determining whether medications are safe for administration to clients.
  5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following examples of care or care settings should the nurse classify as tertiary care? (Select all that apply.) a. Intensive care unit b. Oncology treatment center c. Burn center

d. Cardiac rehabilitation e. Home health care Chapter 2

  1. A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical surgical unit. For which of the following client care needs should the nurse initiate a referral for a social worker? (Select all that apply.) a. A client who has terminal cancer requests hospice care in the home. b. A client asks about community resources available for older adults. c. A client states, “I would like to have my child baptized before surgery.” d. A client requests an electric wheelchair for use after discharge. e. A client states, “I do not understand how to use a nebulizer.”
  2. A goal for a client who has difficulty with self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral to which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? a. Social worker b. Certified nursing assistant c. Registered dietitian d. Occupational therapist
  3. A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication prescribed for pain managements. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in understanding the medication’s effects? (Select all that apply.) a. Provider b. Certified nursing assistant c. Pharmacist d. Registered nurse e. Respiratory therapist
  4. A client who had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with dysphagia. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? a. Social worker b. Certified nursing assistant c. Occupational therapist d. Speech-language pathologist
  5. A nurse is acquainting a group of newly licensed nurses with the roles of the various members of the health care team they will encounter on a medical-surgical unit. When providing examples of the types of tasks CNAs can perform, which of the following client activities should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Bathing b. Ambulating

c. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feedings for their father, who is terminally ill. d. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name their partner on their durable power of attorney form. Chapter 4

  1. A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) reprimanding a client for not using the urinal properly. The AP tells the client that diapers will be used next time the urinal is used improperly. Which of the following torts is the AP committing? a. Assault b. Battery c. False imprisonment d. Invasion of privacy
  2. A nurse is caring for a competent adult client who tells the nurse, “I am leaving the hospital this morning whether the doctor discharges me or not.” The nurse believes that this is not in the client’s best interest, and prepares to administer a PRN sedative medication the client has not requested along with the scheduled morning medication. Which of the following types of tort is the nurse about to commit? a. Assault b. False imprisonment c. Negligence d. Breach of confidentiality
  3. A nurse in a surgeon’s office is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery the following week. The client tells the nurse that “I plan to prepare my advance directives before I come to the hospital.” Which of the following statements mad by the client should indicate to the nurse an understanding of advance directives? a. “I’d rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to be my wife.” b. “I know they won’t go ahead with the surgery unless I prepare these forms.” c. “I plan to write that I don’t want them to keep me on a breathing machine.” d. “I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital.”
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. The nurse should take which of the following actions regarding informed consent? (Select all that apply.) a. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client’s consent. b. Witness the client’s signature on the consent form. c. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. d. Describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery. e. Tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery.
  1. A nurse has noticed several occasions in the past week when another nurse on the unit seemed drowsy and unable to focus on the issue at hand. Today, the nurse was found asleep in a chair in the break room not during a break time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Alert the American Nurses Association. b. Fill out an incident report. c. Report the observations to the nurse manager on the unit. d. Leave the nurse alone to sleep. Chapter 5
  2. A nurse is preparing information for a change-of-shift report. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? a. Input and output for the shift b. Blood pressure from the previous day c. Bone scan scheduled for today. d. Medication routine from the medication administration record
  3. A nurse manager is discussing the HIPAA Privacy Rule with a group of newly hired nurses during orientation. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include? (Select all that apply.) a. A single electronic record passwords is provided for nurse on the same unit. b. Family members should provide a code prior to receiving client health information. c. Communication of client information can occur at the nurses’ station. d. A client can request copy of their medical record. e. A nurse can photocopy a client’s medical record for transfer to another facility.
  4. A charge nurse is reviewing documentation with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following legal guidelines sold be followed when documenting in a client’s record? (Select all that apply.) a. Cover errors with correction fluid and write in the correct information. b. Put the date and time on all entries. c. Document objective data, leaving out opinions. d. Use as many abbreviations as possible. e. Wait until the end of the shift to document.
  5. A nurse is discussing occurrences that require completion of an incident report with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a. Medication error b. Needlesticks c. Conflict with provider and nursing staff d. Omission of prescription e. Missed specimen collection of a prescribed laboratory test

b. Right supervision and evaluation c. Right direction and communication d. Right documentation e. Right circumstances Chapter 7

  1. By the second postoperative day, a client has not achieved satisfactory pain relief. Based on this evaluation, which of the following actions should the nurse take, according to the nursing process? a. Reassess the client to determine the reasons for inadequate pain relief. b. Wait to see whether the pain lessens during the next 24 hr. c. Change the plan of care to provide different pain relief interventions. d. Teach the client about the plan of care for managing the pain.
  2. A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse care for a client who reports pain. The nurse checked the client’s MAR and noted the last dose of pain medication was 6 hr ago. The prescription reads every 4 hr PRN for pain. The nurse administered the medication and checked with the client 40 min later, when the client reported improvement. The newly licensed nurse left out which of the following steps of the nursing process? a. Assessment b. Planning c. Intervention d. Evaluation
  3. A charge nurse is reviewing the steps of the nursing process with a group of nurses. Which of the following data should the charge nurse identify as objective data? (Select all that apply.) a. Respiratory rate is 22/min with even, unlabored respirations. b. The client’s partner states, “They said they hurt after walking about 10 minutes.” c. The client’s pain rating is 3 on a scale of 0 to 10 d. The client’s skin is pink, warm, and dry. e. The assistive personnel reports that the client walked with a limp.
  4. A charge nurse is talking with a newly licensed nurse and is reviewing nursing interventions that do not require a provider’s prescription. Which of the following interventions should the charge nurse include? a. Writing a prescription for morphine sulfate as needed for pain b. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to relieve gastric distention c. Showing a client how to use progressive muscle relaxation d. Performing a daily bath after the evening meal e. Repositioning a client every 2 hr to reduce pressure injury risk
  1. A nurse is discussing the nursing process with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse should the nurse identify as appropriate for the planning step of the nursing process? a. “I will determine the most important client problems that we should address.” b. “I will review the past medical history on the client’s record to get more information.” c. “I will carry out the new prescriptions from the provider.” d. “I will ask the client if their nausea has resolved.” Chapter 8
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following an inguinal hernia repair. The client is tolerating clear liquid well, has active bowel sounds, and is expressing a desire for “real food.” The nurse tells the client “I will call the surgeon and ask for a change in diet.” The surgeon hears the nurse’s report and prescribes a full liquid diet. The nurse used which of the following levels of critical thinking? a. Basic b. Commitment c. Complex d. Integrity
  3. A nurse receives a prescription for an antibiotic for a client who has cellulitis. The nurse checks the client’s medical record, discovers that the client is allergic to the antibiotic, and call the provider to request a prescription for a different antibiotic. Which of the following critical thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate? a. Fairness b. Responsibility c. Risk-taking d. Creativity
  4. A newly licensed nurse is considering strategies to improve critical thinking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Find a mentor. b. Use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments. c. Review articles about evidence-based practice. d. Limit consultations with other professionals involved in a client’s care. e. Make quick decisions when unsure about a client’s needs.
  5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse uses an electronic database to gather information about the medication and the effects it might have on this client. Which of the following components of critical thinking is the nurse using when he reviews the medication information? a. Knowledge b. Experience

d. Most recent vital sign data. e. Contact information for the home health care agency.

  1. As part of the admission process, a nurse at a long-term care facility is gathering a nutrition history for a client who has dementia. Which of the following components of the nutrition evaluation is the priority for the nurse to determine from the client’s family? a. Body mass index b. Usual times for meals and snacks c. Favorite foods d. Any difficulty swallowing Chapter 10
  2. When entering a client’s room to change a surgical dressing, a nurse notes that the client is coughing and sneezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when preparing the sterile field? a. Keep the sterile field at least 6 ft away from the client’s bedside. b. Instruct the client to refrain from coughing and sneezing during the dressing change. c. Place a mask on the client to limit the spread of microorganisms into the surgical wound. d. Keep a box of facial tissue for the client to use during the dressing change.
  3. A nurse as removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and placed it on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure. Which of the following flaps should the nurse unfold first? a. The flap closest to the body b. The right side flap c. The left side flap d. The flap farthest from the body
  4. A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in preparation for performing a sterile procedure. Which of the following objects can the nurse touch without breaching sterile technique? (Select all that apply.) a. A bottle containing a sterile solution b. The edge of the sterile drape at the base of the field c. The inner wrapping of an item on the sterile field d. An irrigation syringe on the sterile field e. One gloved hand with the other gloved hand
  5. A nurse is reviewing hand hygiene techniques with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when discussing handwashing? (Select all that apply.) a. Apply 3 to 5 mL of liquid soap to dry hands. b. Wash the hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

c. Rinse the hands with hot water. d. Use a clean paper towel to turn off hand faucets. e. Allow the hands to air dry after washing.

  1. A nurse has prepared a sterile field for assisting a provider with a chest tube insertion. Which of the following events should the nurse recognize as contaminating the sterile field? (Select all that apply.) a. The provider drops a sterile instrument onto the near side of the sterile field. b. The nurse moistens a cotton ball with sterile normal saline and places it on the sterile field. c. The procedure is delayed 1 hr because the provider receives an emergency call. d. The nurse turns and speak to someone who enters through the door behind the nurse. e. The client’s hand brushes against the outer edge of the sterile field. Chapter 11
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse knows that health care professionals are required to report communicable and infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? (Select all that apply.) a. Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies. b. Determining public health priorities. c. Ensuring proper medical treatment. d. Identifying endemic disease. e. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks.
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a cough for 3 weeks and is beginning to cough up blood. The client has manifestations of which of the following conditions? a. Allergic reaction b. Ringworm c. Systemic lupus erythematosus d. Tuberculosis
  4. A nurse is caring for a client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection? a. Prodromal b. Incubation c. Convalescence d. Illness
  5. A charge nurse is reviewing with a newly hired nurse the difference in manifestations of a localized versus a systemic infection. Which of the following are manifestations of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.)

a. Complete a fall-risk assessment. b. Educate the client and family about fall risks. c. Eliminate safety hazards from the client’s environment. d. Make sure the client uses assistive aids in their possession.

  1. A nurse discovers a small paper fire in a trash can in a client’s bathroom. The client has been taken to safety and the alarm has been activated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Open the windows in the client’s room to allow smoke to escape. b. Obtain a class C fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. c. Remove all electrical equipment from the client’s room. d. Place wet towels along the base of the door to the client’s room. Chapter 13
  2. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a prescription for oxygen use at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Family members who smoke must be at least 10 ft from the client when oxygen is in use. b. Nail polish should not be used near a client who is receiving oxygen. c. A “No Smoking” signs should be placed on the front door. d. Cotton bedding and clothing should be replaced with items made from wool. e. A fire extinguisher should be readily available in the home.
  3. A nurse educator is presenting module on basic first aid for newly licensed home health nurses. The client who has heat stroke will have which of the following? a. Hypotension b. Bradycardia c. Clammy skin d. Bradypnea
  4. A nurse educator is conducting a parenting class for new guardians of infants. Which of the following statements made by a participant indicated understanding? a. “I will set my water heater at 130 oF.” b. “Once my baby can sit up, they should be safe in the bathtub.” c. “I will place my baby on their stomach to sleep.” d. “Once my infant starts to push up, I will remove the mobile from over the crib.”
  5. A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning with a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor. b. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years. c. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation. d. Carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin in the body.
  1. A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning with a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Most food poisoning is caused by a virus. b. Immunocompromised individuals are at increased risk for complications from food poisoning. c. Clients who are at high risk should eat or drink only pasteurized dairy products. d. Healthy individuals usually recover from the illness in a few weeks. e. Handling raw and fresh food separately can prevent food poisoning. Chapter 14
  2. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral feedings due to dysphagia. Which of the following bed positions should the nurse use for safe care of this client? a. Supine b. Semi-Fowler’s c. Semi-prone d. Trendelenburg
  3. A nurse is caring for a client who is sitting in a chair and asks to return to bed. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority at this time? a. Obtain a walker for the client to use to transfer back to bed. b. Call for additional staff to assist with the transfer. c. Use a transfer belt to assist the client back into bed. d. Determine the client’s ability to help with transfer.
  4. A nurse is instructing a client who has COPD about using the orthopneic position to relieve shortness of breath. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. “Lie on your back with our head and shoulders supported by a pillow.” b. “Have your head turned to the side while you lie on your stomach.” c. “Have a table beside your bed so you can sit on the bedside and rest your arms on the table.” d. “Lie on your side with your top arm resting on the bed and your weight on your hip.”
  5. A nurse manager is reviewing guidelines for preventing injury with staff nurses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse manager include? (Select all that apply.) a. Request assistance when repositioning a client. b. Avoid twisting your spine or bending at the waist. c. Keep your knees slightly lower than your hips when sitting for long periods of time. d. Use smooth movements when lifting and moving clients.
  1. A nurse on a medical surgical unit is informed that a mass casualty event occurred in the community and that is necessary to discharge stable clients to make beds available for injury victims. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for discharge? (Select all that apply.) a. A client who is dehydrated and receiving IV fluid and electrolytes. b. A client who has a nasogastric tube to treat a small bowel obstruction. c. A client who is scheduled for elective surgery. d. A client who has chronic hypertension and blood pressure 135/85 mmHg. e. A client who has acute appendicitis and is scheduled for an appendectomy. Chapter 16
  2. A nurse is caring for a young adult at a college health clinic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Give the client information about immunization against meningitis. b. Tell the client to have a TB skin test every 2 years. c. Determine the client’s health risks. d. Teach the client about exercise recommendations.
  3. A nurse in a clinic is planning health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a client who has multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Help the client see the benefits of their actions. b. Identify the client’s support systems. c. Suggest and recommend community resources. d. Devise and set goals for the client. e. Teach stress management strategies.
  4. A nurse in a health clinic is caring for a 210year client who tells the nurse that their last physical exam was in high school. Which of the following health screenings should the nurse expect the provider to perform for this client? a. Testicular examination b. Blood glucose c. Fecal occult blood d. Prostate-specific antigen
  5. A nurse at a health department is planning strategies related to heart disease. Which of the following activities should the nurse include as part of primary prevention? a. Providing cholesterol screening b. Teaching about a healthy diet c. Providing information about antihypertensive medications d. Developing a list of cardiac rehabilitation programs
  6. A nurse at a provider’s office is talking about routine screenings with a 45 - year-old female client who has no specific family history of cancer or diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following client statements indicates that the client understands how to proceed? a. “So I don’t need the colon cancer procedure for another 2 or 3 years.” b. “For now, I should continue to have a mammogram each year.” c. “Because the doctor just did a Pap smear, I’ll come back next year for another one.” d. “I had my glucose test last year, so I won’t need it again for 4 years.” Chapter 17

  1. A nurse is observing a client drawing up and mixing insulin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that psychomotor learning has taken place? a. The client is able to discuss the appropriate technique. b. The client is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique. c. The client states an understanding of the process. d. The client is able to write the steps on a piece of paper.
  2. A nurse in a provider’s office is collecting data from the caregiver of a 12 - month-old infant who asks if the child is old enough for toilet training. Following an educational session with the nurse, the client agrees to postpone toilet training until the child is older. Learning has occurred in which of the following domains? a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Psychomotor d. Kinesthetic
  3. A nurse is providing preoperative education for a client who will undergo a mastectomy the next day. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn? a. “I don’t want my spouse to see my incision.” b. “Will you give me pain medicine after the surgery” c. “Can you tell me about how long the surgery will take?” d. “My roommate listens to everything I say.”
  4. A nurse is preparing an instructional session for a client about managing stress incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when meeting with the client? a. Encourage the client to participate actively in learning. b. Select instructional materials. c. Identify goals the nurse and the client agree are reasonable. d. Determine what the client knows about stress incontinence.
  5. A nurse is evaluating how well a client learned the information presented in an instructional session about following a heart-healthy diet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the client’s learning? a. Encourage the client to ask questions.

c. “Did the changes begin after you started one particular food?” d. “Has your baby been vomiting since starting these new foods?” e. “Most babies react with a little indigestion when you start new foods.” Chapter 19

  1. A nurse is giving a presentation about accident to a group of parents of toddlers. Which of the following accident-prevention strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Store toxic agents in locked cabinets. b. Keep toilet seats up. c. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. d. Place safety gates across stairways. e. Make sure balloons are fully inflated.
  2. A nurse is planning diversionary activities for toddlers on an inpatient unit. Which of the following activities should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Building models. b. Working with clay. c. Filling and emptying containers. d. Playing with blocks. e. Looking at books.
  3. A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about discipline. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest? a. Establish consistent boundaries for the toddler. b. Place the toddler in a room with the door closed. c. Inform the toddler how you feel when he misbehaves. d. Use favorite snack to reward the toddler.
  4. A mother tells the nurse that her 2 - year-old toddler has temper tantrums and says “no” every time the mother tries to help them get dressed. The nurse should recognize the toddler is manifesting which of the following stages of development? a. Trying to increase her independence. b. Developing a sense of trust. c. Establishing a new identity. d. Attempting to master a skill.
  5. A nurse is reviewing nutritional guidelines with the parents of a 2 - year-old toddler. Which of the following parent statements should indicate to the nurse an understanding of the teaching? a. “I should keep feeding my son whole milk until he is 3 years old.” b. “It’s okay for me to give my son a cup of apple juice with each meal.” c. “I’ll give my son about 2 tablespoons of each food at mealtimes.” d. “My son loves popcorn, and I know it is better for him than sweets.”

Chapter 20

  1. A nurse is talking with the guardian of a 4-year-old child who reports that the child is waking up with nightmares. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest? a. Offer the child a large snack before bedtime. b. Allow the child to watch an extra 30 min of TV in the evening. c. Have the child go to bed at a consistent time every day. d. Increase physical activity before bedtime.
  2. A nurse is planning diversionary activities for preschoolers on an inpatient pediatric unit. Which of the following activities should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Assembling puzzles. b. Pulling wheeled toys. c. Using musical toys. d. Playing with puppets. e. Coloring with crayons.
  3. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a preschooler. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to increase the child’s cooperation in taking medications? (Select all that apply.) a. Reassure the child an injection will not hurt. b. Mix oral medications in a large glass of milk. c. Offer the child choices when possible. d. Have the guardians bring in a favorite toy from home. e. Engage the child in pretend play with a toy medical kit.
  4. A nurse is reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization recommendations with the guardian of preschoolers. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.) a. Heamophilus influenzae type B b. Varicella c. Polio d. Hepatitis A e. Seasonal influenza
  5. A nurse is talking with guardians who are concerned about several issues with their preschooler. Which of the following issues should the nurse identify as the priority? a. “My child mimics the way my partner and I dress.” b. “My child has temper tantrums every time we tell them to do something they don’t want to do.” c. “I think my child truly believes that toys have personalities and can talk.” d. “I feel bad when I see my child trying so hard to button their shirt.” Chapter 21