An Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for an Unconscious Child

question 15

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 intracranial pressure (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.

Recognize the stages of development as proposed by Erik Erikson and their implications on children's psychological well-being.

Identify factors contributing to childhood depression and the importance of therapy in managing stress induced by family illness or other stressors.

Understand the concept of resilience in children and the protective factors that contribute to overcoming adversity.

Understanding the concept of synaptic pruning and its importance in neurological development.

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