A Nurse Is Working with a Student in the Pediatric

question 45

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a student in the pediatric intensive care unit.The student reports that a 3-year-old patient looks very anxious,and the parents report that this behavior is not normal for her and she seems disoriented.Which action suggested by the registered nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Assess the child for sensory overload.
• B) Encourage the child to take a short nap.
• C) Have the parents leave for a short break.
• D) Plan age-appropriate diversionary activities.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The total value of goods and services consumed by households and businesses.

APC

Average Propensity to Consume, the fraction of total disposable income that households plan to spend on consumption as opposed to saving.

Income

The financial gain accrued by an individual or entity within a specified period, often through wages, salaries, or investments.

APC

Usually refers to Average Propensity to Consume, which is the fraction of income spent on consumption rather than saved.