A Child Has Cancer,is Unresponsive,and Is Doing Poorly

question 41

Multiple Choice

A child has cancer,is unresponsive,and is doing poorly.Which action by the nursing student causes the faculty to intervene?

• A) Allows the parents to hold the child
• B) Places the child on NPO status
• C) Takes the child's rectal temperature
• D) Turns the child even if she moans

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Definitions:

Typical 2-Month-Old

A developmental reference for infants around two months of age, who often show progress in smiling, cooing, and increased alertness.

Imitation Reflex

An innate reflex observed in infants where they mimic gestures or facial expressions, playing a role in learning and social interaction.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to reproduce a behavior that was observed at an earlier time, even when the model is no longer present.

Vygotsky's Theory

A developmental theory that emphasizes the role of social interaction in cognitive development.