Chapter 2, Problem B4CR

What are three ways a pediatric patient is different from an adult patient?

How intensely does a child react?   At 8 months is your child’s mood usually cheerful or unpleasant?

In what ways are children's concepts and understanding of health and illness different from that of the adult?

Discuss the considerations for breastfeeding support in postnatal care.

Discuss the concept of aging in place. What facet of long-term care embraces this concept fully?

Discuss the importance of studying growth and development in children.

What are newborn priorities for infants with special needs such as preterm, post-term infants and as for term infants?

What are the recommended guidelines for a pregnant woman who wants to begin an exercise program?

Mr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived for their first fertility appointment after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past year. Mrs. Smith is withdrawn, her voice is monotone, and she becomes tearful when the nurse begins to take a health history. Mr. Smith hugs her and holds her hand, but Mrs. Smith doesn't seem to notice. What is the best nursing action to take at this time? O Get a box of tissues and encourage Mrs. Smith to discuss what she's feeling. O Ask Mr. Smith to leave the room and ask Mrs. Smith if she feels safe at home and how long she's been abused. O Tell Mrs. Smith she's being silly; the clinic will make everything better. O Continue taking the history; this is just part of the job.