A School-Age Client Is Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care

question 16

Multiple Choice

A school-age client is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) , unconscious and with multiple traumatic injuries, after a skateboard accident that included a closed head injury. Many health professionals are involved in the client's care, and the scene is chaotic. The client's parents are extremely anxious and want to know what is happening. The case manager asks for an interdisciplinary team meeting to speak with the client's parents. Which is the rationale for this meeting?

• A)To allow for each specialty to practice independently
• B)To share and evaluate information for care planning and implementation, and to prevent priority conflicts, redundancy, and omissions in care
• C)To allow the primary healthcare provider to make all decisions regarding the client's care
• D)To prevent the client's parents from trying to change the plan of care

Know the terms and concepts related to sensory processing and perception.

Recognize cross-cultural differences in child-rearing practices, particularly regarding sleeping arrangements.

Understand foundational concepts in cognitive development and the theories that describe them.

Comprehend the role of genetics, environment, and their interaction in child development.

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Definitions:

Leaf Blade

The broad, flat part of a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs, responsible for absorbing sunlight and exchanging gases.

Petiole

The stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem in plants, providing support and transporting nutrients and water.

Stem

The main structural part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits and transports fluids between different parts of the plant.

Bud Scale

A modified leaf that covers and protects a dormant bud.