The Nurse Has Just Started Assessing a Young Child Who

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just started assessing a young child who is febrile and appears very ill. There is hyperextension of the child's head (opisthotonos) with pain on flexion. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?

• A)Refer for immediate medical evaluation.
• B)Continue assessment to determine cause of neck pain.
• C)Ask parent when neck was injured.
• D)Record "head lag" on assessment record, and continue assessment of child.

Recognize the responsibilities and roles of patients within the healthcare system.

Identify historical changes in the perception and classification of mental health disorders.

Explain how social determinants affect health risks and outcomes.

Analyze the evolution and establishment of medical authority and its impact on alternative healthcare practices.

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Definitions:

Urban Living Conditions

The circumstances and factors affecting the daily life of people living in urban areas, including housing, environmental quality, and access to services.

Functionalist Perspective

A theoretical approach in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interconnections of societal elements.

Moral Boundaries

Ethical limits or distinctions made within societies to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable behavior or actions.

Public Nature

Refers to the characteristics of spaces, resources, or properties that are open for use by everyone in the community and managed on behalf of the public good.