Question 1

A nurse is caring for a child who is near death. Which physical signs indicate the child is approaching death? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Physical signs of approaching death include: tactile sensation beginning to decrease, a change in respiratory pattern, and difficulty swallowing. Even though there is a sensation of heat the body feels cool, not warm, and speech becomes slurred, not rapid.

Question 2

A child dependent on medical technology is preparing to be discharged from the hospital to home. Which predischarge assessments should the nurse ensure? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The predischarge plan for a child dependent on medical technology going home should include emergency care and transport plan and financial arrangements. The infection control practices and individualized home plan should be completed before discharge, not after the child goes home.

Question 3

Which are adaptive coping patterns used by children with special needs? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Adaptive coping patterns used by children with special needs include seeking support and developing optimism. Maladaptive behaviors are seeing themselves as different and withdrawing and becoming irritable, moody, and beginning to act out.

Quiz 17: Quality of Life for Children Living with Chronic and Complex Diseases

A nurse is caring for a child who is near death. Which physical signs indicate the child is approaching death? (Select all that apply.)

A child dependent on medical technology is preparing to be discharged from the hospital to home. Which predischarge assessments should the nurse ensure? (Select all that apply.)

Which are adaptive coping patterns used by children with special needs? (Select all that apply.)