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.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, reflecting the potential benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over another.

Bowed Outward

Describes a curve on a graph, typically a production possibility frontier, indicating increasing opportunity costs when shifting resources between two goods.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of choosing one option over another, typically the best alternative forgone as a result of making a decision.

Efficient

Efficiency refers to the optimal production and distribution of resources in a way that best meets the needs and desires of consumers.