During the Nurse's Initial Assessment of a School-Age Child, the Child

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the nurse's initial assessment of a school-age child, the child reports a pain level of 6 out of 10. The child is lying quietly in bed watching television. The nurse should:

• A)Reassess the child in 15 minutes to see if the pain rating has changed.
• B)Administer the prescribed analgesic.
• C)Do nothing, since the child appears to be resting.
• D)Ask the child's parents if they think the child is hurting.

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Definitions:

Stage 3

A term often used to describe a moderate or advanced phase in various processes, diseases, or developmental stages, indicating progression or severity.

Depressant

A substance that reduces the functional or nervous activity, often used to describe drugs that have a calming effect on the mood, emotions, or behavior.

Tranquilizers

Medications that are used to reduce tension and anxiety.

Sedatives

Substances or drugs that reduce excitement, irritability, or nervousness by inducing a calming effect on the central nervous system.