Peds Final (Exam 3) Review Grded A+

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client with sickle cell anemia who is receiving treatment with hydroxyurea. Which consideration should the nurse take into account for this client? A. Assess for signs of infection. B. Educate about potential confusion with hydrocodone. C. Monitor for constipation. D. Alert to side effects of drowsiness, confusion, and sedation. {Ans: ANS: A Rationale: The nurse should assess the client for signs of infection, because hydroxyurea lowers the number of leukocytes and reticulocytes. Confusion with hydrocodone, constipation, and drowsiness, confusion, and sedation are all considerations the nurse should take for the client receiving treatment with oxycodone.}A 10-year-old child is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The child's hemoglobin A1C level is being monitored. The nurse determines that additional intervention is needed with the child based on which result? A. 8.5% B. 6.5% C. 7.5 % D. 7.0% {Ans: ANS: A (should be less than 8% at 6-12 years old)}A nurse is discussing psychosocial development of adolescents with the parents of a 13-year-old child. The parents are concerned because the adolescent seems to value the opinions and beliefs of friends more than those of the parents. What guidance can the nurse provide to