An Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for an Unconscious Child

question 25

Multiple Choice

An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should be to:

• A)change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of increased ICP.
• B)avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief.
• C)monitor fluid intake and output carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema.
• D)give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are contraindicated.

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Definitions:

Cellular Respiration

A set of metabolic processes that take place within cells to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, and then release waste products.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose.

Carbon Dioxide

An invisible, unscented gas generated through the combustion of carbon-based and organic materials, as well as by the respiration process, which is consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.