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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has pharyngitis caused by group A B-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Schedule a time for your child to receive the pneumococcal vaccine within 2 weeks."
"Schedule a time for your child to receive the pneumococcal vaccine within 2 weeks."This statement is incorrect. Pharyngitis caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is typically treated with antibiotics, but it does not necessitate pneumococcal vaccination. Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for other purposes, such as preventing pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease.
B. "Provide your child with their own towel for drying their face and hands at home."
"Provide your child with their own towel for drying their face and hands at home."This statement is correct. Group A streptococci (GAS) can be transmitted through respiratory droplets or by direct contact with infected secretions. Providing the child with their own towel can help prevent the spread of the infection to other family members.
C. "Replace your child's toothbrush 24 hours after beginning antibiotic therapy."
"Replace your child's toothbrush 24 hours after beginning antibiotic therapy."This statement is correct. It is recommended to replace the child's toothbrush after starting antibiotic therapy to reduce the risk of re-infection with group A streptococci (GAS).
D. "Your child can return to school 24 hours after their first does of antibiotics."
"Your child can return to school 24 hours after their first dose of antibiotics."This statement is correct. After initiating antibiotic therapy for GABHS pharyngitis, the child is usually considered non-contagious and can return to school after completing 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
E. "Replace your child's orthodontic appliances prior to beginning antibiotic therapy."
This statement is incorrect. There is no specific recommendation to replace orthodontic appliances before starting antibiotic therapy for GABHS pharyngitis unless otherwise advised by a dentist or healthcare provider.
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Full Explanation
A. "Schedule a time for your child to receive the pneumococcal vaccine within 2 weeks."
This statement is incorrect. Pharyngitis caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is typically treated with antibiotics, but it does not necessitate pneumococcal vaccination. Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for other purposes, such as preventing pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease.
B. "Provide your child with their own towel for drying their face and hands at home."
This statement is correct. Group A streptococci (GAS) can be transmitted through respiratory droplets or by direct contact with infected secretions. Providing the child with their own towel can help prevent the spread of the infection to other family members.
C. "Replace your child's toothbrush 24 hours after beginning antibiotic therapy."
This statement is correct. It is recommended to replace the child's toothbrush after starting antibiotic therapy to reduce the risk of re-infection with group A streptococci (GAS).
D. "Your child can return to school 24 hours after their first dose of antibiotics."
This statement is correct. After initiating antibiotic therapy for GABHS pharyngitis, the child is usually considered non-contagious and can return to school after completing 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
E. "Replace your child's orthodontic appliances prior to beginning antibiotic therapy."
This statement is incorrect. There is no specific recommendation to replace orthodontic appliances before starting antibiotic therapy for GABHS pharyngitis unless otherwise advised by a dentist or healthcare provider.
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A nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the pathophysiology of Reye syndrome with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicate an understanding of the disorder?
A. "Reye syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver."
"Reye syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver."This statement is correct. Reye syndrome is characterized by acute non-inflammatory encephalopathy and fatty changes in the liver, which can lead to liver dysfunction and failure.
B. "Reye syndrome leads to venous thrombus formation."
"Reye syndrome leads to venous thrombus formation."This statement is incorrect. Reye syndrome primarily affects the brain and liver, leading to cerebral edema and liver dysfunction. It does not typically involve venous thrombus formation.
C. "Reye syndrome is associated with misuse of acetaminophen."
"Reye syndrome is associated with misuse of acetaminophen." This statement is incorrect. While the exact cause of Reye syndrome is not fully understood, it is not associated with the misuse of acetaminophen. However, there is a well-established association between Reye syndrome and the use of aspirin (salicylates) during viral infections, particularly in children and adolescents.
D. "Reye syndrome is linked to decreased serum ammonia levels."
"Reye syndrome is linked to decreased serum ammonia levels."This statement is incorrect. Reye syndrome is associated with increased serum ammonia levels due to liver dysfunction and impaired ammonia metabolism. Elevated ammonia levels can contribute to the encephalopathy seen in Reye syndrome.
Full Explanation
A. "Reye syndrome causes fatty changes in the liver."
This statement is correct. Reye syndrome is characterized by acute non-inflammatory encephalopathy and fatty changes in the liver, which can lead to liver dysfunction and failure.
B. "Reye syndrome leads to venous thrombus formation."
This statement is incorrect. Reye syndrome primarily affects the brain and liver, leading to cerebral edema and liver dysfunction. It does not typically involve venous thrombus formation.
C. "Reye syndrome is associated with misuse of acetaminophen."
This statement is incorrect. While the exact cause of Reye syndrome is not fully understood, it is not associated with the misuse of acetaminophen. However, there is a well-established association between Reye syndrome and the use of aspirin (salicylates) during viral infections, particularly in children and adolescents.
D. "Reye syndrome is linked to decreased serum ammonia levels."
This statement is incorrect. Reye syndrome is associated with increased serum ammonia levels due to liver dysfunction and impaired ammonia metabolism. Elevated ammonia levels can contribute to the encephalopathy seen in Reye syndrome.
A nurse on a pediatric unit is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
A. A child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and reports moderate throat pain
A child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and reports moderate throat pain.While postoperative pain management is important, moderate throat pain in a child who has undergone a tonsillectomy is expected. This client's condition is stable, and their pain can be managed with appropriate interventions. It is not the most urgent situation among the options provided.
B. A child who had a cardiac catheterization using the femoral artery and has blanching of the toes
A child who had a cardiac catheterization using the femoral artery and has blanching of the toes.Blanching of the toes following a cardiac catheterization using the femoral artery can indicate compromised circulation, potentially leading to ischemia or necrosis. This requires immediate assessment to prevent further complications.
C. A child who has bacterial pneumonia and is due for their initial dose of IV antibiotics
A child who has bacterial pneumonia and is due for their initial dose of IV antibiotics. While timely administration of antibiotics is important in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia, missing the initial dose by a short period of time is not likely to result in significant harm compared to a potential circulatory compromise in option B.
D. A child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and needs assistance with application of prescribed splints
A child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and needs assistance with the application of prescribed splints.While providing assistance with splint application is necessary for comfort and mobility, it is not as urgent as assessing potential circulatory compromise or initiating antibiotic therapy for pneumonia.
Full Explanation
A. A child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and reports moderate throat pain.
While postoperative pain management is important, moderate throat pain in a child who has undergone a tonsillectomy is expected. This client's condition is stable, and their pain can be managed with appropriate interventions. It is not the most urgent situation among the options provided.
B. A child who had a cardiac catheterization using the femoral artery and has blanching of the toes.
Blanching of the toes following a cardiac catheterization using the femoral artery can indicate compromised circulation, potentially leading to ischemia or necrosis. This requires immediate assessment to prevent further complications.
C. A child who has bacterial pneumonia and is due for their initial dose of IV antibiotics.
While timely administration of antibiotics is important in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia, missing the initial dose by a short period of time is not likely to result in significant harm compared to a potential circulatory compromise in option B.
D. A child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and needs assistance with the application of prescribed splints.
While providing assistance with splint application is necessary for comfort and mobility, it is not as urgent as assessing potential circulatory compromise or initiating antibiotic therapy for pneumonia.
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. New heart murmur
New heart murmurThis is a common finding in infective endocarditis due to damage to the heart valves caused by the infection. The infection can lead to the development of new heart murmurs or changes in existing ones as the valves become affected.
B. Weight gain
Weight gainWeight gain is not typically associated with infective endocarditis. In fact, individuals with infective endocarditis may experience weight loss due to symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, and malaise.
C. Bradycardia
Bradycardia Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not a typical finding in infective endocarditis. In many cases, individuals with infective endocarditis may actually present with tachycardia (rapid heart rate) due to fever and the body's response to infection.
D. Decreased body temperature
Decreased body temperatureInfective endocarditis is often associated with fever, which would lead to an elevated body temperature rather than a decreased one.
Full Explanation
A. New heart murmur
This is a common finding in infective endocarditis due to damage to the heart valves caused by the infection. The infection can lead to the development of new heart murmurs or changes in existing ones as the valves become affected.
B. Weight gain
Weight gain is not typically associated with infective endocarditis. In fact, individuals with infective endocarditis may experience weight loss due to symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, and malaise.
C. Bradycardia
Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not a typical finding in infective endocarditis. In many cases, individuals with infective endocarditis may actually present with tachycardia (rapid heart rate) due to fever and the body's response to infection.
D. Decreased body temperature
Infective endocarditis is often associated with fever, which would lead to an elevated body temperature rather than a decreased one.
