A Young School-Age Boy Is Admitted with Newly Diagnosed Acute

question 66

Multiple Choice

A young school-age boy is admitted with newly diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukemia. The multidisciplinary team is meeting to plan care for this child and family. Which statement by the parents should receive priority in the nursing planning process?

• A)"His brother is upset about the amount of time we are away from home."
• B)"Can we plan a trip out of town sometime this summer?"
• C)"We are afraid that he will dislodge his central line at school."
• D)"How are we going to pay for his treatment?"

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Definitions:

Skilled Nursing Services

Specialized care services provided by licensed nurses to patients with medical conditions requiring expertise, including wound care, medication administration, and health monitoring.

Scheduled Activities

Events or tasks planned for specific times, often part of structured routines in therapeutic or educational settings.

Circulation

The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.

Exercise Program

A structured regimen of physical activities designed to improve health and physical fitness.