Which Preventative Strategies Should the Nurse Include in a Teaching

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which preventative strategies should the nurse include in a teaching session for a mother whose infant is at risk for febrile seizures? Select all that apply.

• A) Increasing oral intake of fluids
• B) Administering dose-appropriate aspirin
• C) Providing a sponge bath with cold water
• D) Decreasing oral fluid intake
• E) Patting the child dry after a tepid bath

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Definitions:

Instrumental Aid

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Appraisal

The process of assessing or evaluating the significance of something, often in terms of how it impacts one's emotions or stress levels.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

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Approach-Avoidance Conflict

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