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AnswerstoClinicalReasoninginActionScenariosandQuestions,in1Ball,BindlerandCowen:PrinciplesofPediatricNursing:CaringforChildren,6thEditionAnswers to Clinical Reasoning in Action Scenarios and Questions inBall, Bindler and Cowen:Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 6th EditionChapter 1: Nurse's Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community, and HomeRecall 3-year-old Manny, at the beginning of the chapter, who has a seizure disorder. He receiveshis care in a mobile van sent to his community by the local children’s hospital. Manny has aregular source of care because his family income qualifies him for the state’s Child HealthInsurance Program (CHIP).1.Explain the standards of pediatric nursing care as they relate to caring for Manny andhis family.Answer: The nurse is responsible for collecting patient health data, analyzing assessment data todevelop nursing diagnoses, identifying expected outcome for Manny and his family, developinga plan of care that will help the Manny and his family achieve the expected outcomes, andimplementing the nursing interventions listed in the care plan in a safe maner in collaborationwith the family. The nurse should also maintain current knowledge in the care of children withseizures, and to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care provided.2.Identify at least four different settings in which a child with a seizure disorder couldreceive health care.Answer: The child may receive care in a physician’s office, community health center, a hospitalpediatric outpatient clinic, or school health center. The child may also receive care in the hospital,usually when being treated for a different condition other than seizures.3.List three specific injury prevention messages for a child of Manny’s age that should beprovided to Manny’s parents to reduce his risk for morbidity and mortality.Answer: Manny is a 3 year-old boy. The education to the parents to decrease the risk formorbidity and mortality should include, but may not be limited to the following: Morbidity:unintentional injury and disease prevention, specifically injuries related to children with a seizuredisorder. The child with a seizure disorder is at increased risk for drowning. The child should notbe left unattended in a bathtub, wading pool or while swimming. The caregivers need educationto know how to protect the child during the seizure event. The care givers should be aware of theneed to ease the child to the floor, move away hard objects that the child could strike during thetonic and clonic movements of seizure, and provide a general safe environment during theseizure activity. Other considerations for children of all ages should include information onwearing helmet with tricycle, bicycle, or skating; car seat safety, general safety concerns in thehome such as baby locks for cabinets, drawers; safety equipment such as gates to prevent fallsdown stairs; and other home safety tools such as smoke detectors and family plans for evacuationin the event of a fire.4.List specific steps that should be used in the healthcare setting to ensure that an error isavoided when prescribing Manny's seizure medication.Answer: The healthcare setting should have specific guidelines for administration of pediatric

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AnswerstoClinicalReasoninginActionScenariosandQuestions,in2Ball,BindlerandCowen:PrinciplesofPediatricNursing:CaringforChildren,6thEditionmedications because of the complexity in calculating dosages and the different formulations ofmedications (e.g., tablets, liquids, drops). The nurse must take steps to ensure that the childreceives the correct medication in the right dosage at the right time, and by the right route ofadministration. Do not rely on memory; verify medication dosages and medication dosagecalculations. Every prescription should include the child's weight and age, as well as thecalculated dose and mg/kg dose. A zero should not be used after a decimal. The administration ratefor all IV medication should be specified. Drug interactions and patient allergies cause adversereactions and should be checked prior to administration of medications.

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AnswerstoClinicalReasoninginActionScenariosandQuestions,in3Ball,BindlerandCowen:PrinciplesofPediatricNursing:CaringforChildren,6thEditionChapter 2: Family-Centered Care and Cultural ConsiderationsCasey, a 16-year-old, is recuperating from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash in which hewas the passenger. He was not wearing a seat belt and experienced a brain injury after striking thewindshield. His cognitive and motor functions are impaired. Following a 7-day acute care hospitalstay, he was moved to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital where he has been for the past 5 days.He is much more responsive to stimuli and to family members 12 days after his injury. Physicaltherapy is provided twice a day to promote range of motion and muscle tone and to preventcontractures. Plans are being made to discharge him home with outpatient rehabilitation carewithin the next 5 days. A case manager will be assigned to coordinate his healthcare services.Casey lives with his mother, two half-brothers (10 and 6 years old), and stepfather. Both hismother and stepfather are employed full time and are trying to determine how to manage care forCasey once he returns home. Casey’sgrandparents live nearby and may provide some support tothe family. Because Spanish is the language spoken primarily by the family, teaching materialsare provided in both Spanish and English. Casey is totally dependent for care including bathing,toileting, feeding, and mobilizing. Although he is expected to regain self-care abilities, the impactof the injury on his cognitive ability and future functioning is unknown.Casey’s extended family has provided support to the family during the past 12 days, but the levelof support in the future weeks will decrease becauseof other family obligations. Casey’s motherhas already initiated a leave of absence from work so she can care for him when he returns home;however, this will mean the family has reduced income during that time period. Casey’syoungerbrothers have been able to visit him, and they are very anxious because Casey cannot talk withthem. They have been trying to avoid bothering their mother and father during this time, but theyare wondering when life will be more normal and they can again participate in their usual after-school activities.1.What information about the family strengths, needs, and resilience can be identifiedfrom the information above?Answer: Family strengths include the extended family, the mom's ability to take leave of absencefrom work, and two adults in the blended family. The needs start with monetary issues from oneadult being out of work, decreasing family support as time passes, and assistance for the care ofother children. The siblings in the family need consideration and support along with the parents.Other issues to take into consideration are the 'blended-family' and the stress that may occurbecause the child is biological to one parent and adopted by the other.2.What additional information would be helpful to know about family strengths and needsprior to developing a nursing care plan?Answer: Additional information that would be of assistance is the family's insurance andsupplemental insurance benefits. Other financial information to assist in providing care,especially long-term care and rehabilitation, is necessary for planning. Information about thecommunity support system, for the parents and the children, as well as connection with otherparts the community, would also be helpful. The family's problem-solving ability and copingskills should also be taken into consideration. The family's cultural background and wishesshould be integrated into planning.3.Based on your assessment of the family and challenges facing them, list at least onenursing diagnosis (additional to those listed on page 46) that addresses issues important forplanning nursing care for Casey and his family.

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AnswerstoClinicalReasoninginActionScenariosandQuestions,in4Ball,BindlerandCowen:PrinciplesofPediatricNursing:CaringforChildren,6thEditionAnswer: Spiritual Distress (parents) related to the child's acquired disability. Risk for ImpairedParenting related to role strain.4.Describe the use of family-centered care principles in planning Casey’s nursing care incollaboration with the family.Answer: Family-centered care is based on the idea that the family is the constant in the child'slife. Based on this, the family should be fully informed and actively participate in all treatmentdecisions, and the nursing care and management for Casey.Chapter 3: Genetic and Genomic InfluencesRecall 16-year-old Sarah from the chapter-opening scenario. While at the sports clinic for aroutine physical, she questions the nurse about being tested for Huntington disease. Huntingtondisease (HD) is a progressive disorder of motor, cognitive, and psychiatric disturbances.Symptoms typically present between age 35 and 44 years, with a median survival time of 15 to 18years after onset.HD is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Sarah’s maternal grandfatherdied from HD. Sarah has been reading about HD and is interested in being tested. Her motherstrongly objects; she does not want to know her own Huntington status.Sarah’s mother, Diane, is of western European Caucasian descent. Sarah’s knowledgeabout her father is limited. She knows that he is a third-generation Filipino American but has nomedical information on him or his extended family.Sarah’s grandmother on her mother’s side has three sisters and two brothers. The twobrothers died of myocardial infarctions at the ages of 37 and 55 years, respectively. Sarah’smaternal grandfather had no brothers but had two sisters. Her maternal grandfather died at age 62years of Huntington disease. The sisters are alive and well and have no medical problems.Diane has two brothers and two sisters. She is the youngest of the siblings. Her oldestbrother, Ken, was diagnosed 10 years ago with Huntington disease at age 41 years. Ken has twodaughters ages 21 and 25 years. Sarah is very close to these cousins, and she knows that they haveno medical problems beyond seasonal allergies and migraine headaches. Diane’s other brother,Brian (age 38 years), has recently had bouts of depression and has noticed slight difficulties incoordination and involuntary movements. Brian and his wife Sally adopted a son, Dave, withDown syndrome, and he is 19 years old. Sarah’s brother is age 12 years and does not have anymedical problems.1.What further data would you gather from Sarah before referring her to a geneticspecialist?Answer:The nurse should collect a three-generationfamily history of Sarah’s family, includingpersonal, health, and developmental information, and construct a pedigree using standard symbolsand terminology. The nurse should examine the information to identify genetic risk factors, andassess Sarah’s knowledge and perceptions about Huntington disease.2.What are the signs and symptoms of Huntington disease? The prognosis? Is it linked toany ethnic group?Answer:The earliest symptoms are a general lack of coordination, minor involuntary movements,subtle changes in eye movements, and often a depressed or irritable mood. As the diseaseadvances, uncoordinated, jerky body movements become more apparent, along with speech andswallowing difficulties, a decline in mental abilities, and behavioral and psychiatric problems.Symptoms worsen gradually, and in the late stages, involuntary movements (chorea) becomeprominent, voluntary activity becomes more difficult, and speech and swallowing deteriorate.

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AnswerstoClinicalReasoninginActionScenariosandQuestions,in5Ball,BindlerandCowen:PrinciplesofPediatricNursing:CaringforChildren,6thEditionMental abilities generally decline into dementia. Although the disorder itself is not fatal,complications such as pneumonia and heart disease, and physical injury from falls reduce lifeexpectancy to around twenty years after symptoms begin. There is no cure for HD, and full-timecare is often required in the later stages of the disease, but there are emerging treatments to relievesome of its symptoms. It is much more common in people of Western Europe descent than inthose from Asia or Africa.3.Create a family pedigree for Sarah based on the family information she has provided.What does the pedigree reveal, and what nursing actions would you plan for Sarah?Answer: See sample pedigree for Sarah on next page. The pedigree reveals relatives withHuntington disease (HD) on the maternal side of her family, including an uncle and a grandfatherwho were diagnosed with HD and a second uncle who may be having early symptoms. Based onthat information, Sarah is at risk of inheriting HD herself through her mother, if her mother hasthe Huntington mutation. An appropriate nursing action would be to assess Sarah’s interest inseeking a genetic referral and to discuss with her the process and potential implications. ShouldSarah’s test be positive, that discussion should address thepotential for inadvertently revealingDiane’s genotype for Huntington disease. Based on Sarah’s interest, the nurse might facilitate oradvocate for a referral to a genetic specialist. The nurse should also recognize genetic red flagsfor heart disease, based on two relatives with myocardial infarction at young ages.4.What are the implications for Sarah’s family if her test is positive for HD? What if herresult is negative?Answer: If Sarah is tested and found to be positive for the Huntington mutation (i.e, if she has 40or more CAG repeats), she will almost certainly develop Huntington disease at some time duringmiddle age. Furthermore, a positive test for Sarah would reveal that her mother, Diane, also carriesthe mutation. Because Diane does not wish to know her Huntington status, such an outcome wouldcreate a difficult ethical and social situation. If Sarah’s test is negative for the mutation (i.e, revealsless than 27 CAG repeats), then Sarah can be reassured about her own health. Her mother’s statuswould remain unknown: Recall that the inheritance risk for autosomal dominant conditions is 50%,so if Diane does have the mutation, there is a 50% chance that she would pass it to Sarah. Finally,Sarah’s result could be indeterminate. A small proportionof individuals have anHTTallele withreduced penetrance (36-39 CAG repeats) or anintermediateallele (27-35 CAG repeats). Thesegenotypes are associated with reduced penetrance of Huntington disease, or disease with later ageof onset of disease and slower progression. Some individuals in the intermediate range will neverdevelop symptoms. They do, however, have a small risk of having a child with a CAG expansion(i.e., additional repeats that put the child at risk of developing Huntington disease).5.Should Sarah be tested at this time? Give a rationale for your answer.Answer:In general, professional guidelines recommend withholding predictive genetic testing foradult-onset disorders until children and adolescents reach the age of majority, which is usually age18. This guideline has received particularly broad support for conditions like Huntington disease,for which there is no preventive treatment or means to delay disease onset or severity. Someprofessionals, however, find this approach to be paternalistic and support a more open policy thatvalues client autonomy and voluntary decision-making. The nurse should apply anticipatoryguidance in helping Sarah decide if she would like to be referred to a genetics professional. In anyevent, predictive testing requires informed consent, and genetics professionals have specifictraining in supporting informed decision making in a context of open communication.

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7Answers to Clinical Reasoning in Action Scenarios and Questions, inBall, Bindler and Cowen:Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 6th EditionChapter 4: Growth and DevelopmentYou encounter a 12-month-old child, Julia, while working in the developmental clinic. Hermother tells you that their family practice physician had concerns that Julia might have adevelopmental delay. She was a full-term baby, and there were no complications throughout hermother’s pregnancy or delivery. Julia’s mother tells you that she has a generally shy and slowto-warm-up temperament. She makes little eye contact with you and prefers to sit on her mother’slap and cling to her arms if a stranger gets close. She is able to pick up small objects, babble,crawl, and use her pincer grasp. She is not able to walk, hold a crayon, or speak any words. Juliaclearly has a developmental delay.1. What are some examples of toys you can suggest to Julia’s parents based on herdevelopmental level (not based on her age)?Answer:Large blocks, jack-in-the-box, push and pull toys, and toys that pop apart and backtogether.2. What are some examples of hazards you can advise Julia’s parents about avoiding basedon her developmental level?Answer:Provide gates so Julia does not crawl to places where a fall could occur. Keep thePoison Control number by the phone, and keep poisons and medicines locked. Always use aproperly fitted car seat, and make sure Julia is not able to remove her own seat belt.3. What is a suggestion you can give the parents about dealing with a child like Julia whohas a shy or slow-to-warm-up temperament?Answer:Suggest that they let Julia adapt to new environments slowly. Introduce her to newpeople by having the parents remain present at first. After several sessions, the parents can leavefor a short time and then return.Chapter 5: Pediatric AssessmentIt is a relatively calm night in the children's hospital Emergency Department when a 6-month-oldinfant named Colby is brought in by emergency personnel from an automobile accident. Colbywas in his infant, rear-facing car seat, riding with his parents, when another car rear-ended them.The parents were not hurt, and did not need to go to the hospital. The father immediately called911 on his cell phone after the accident. When the ambulance arrived at the EmergencyDepartment, you were given the report from the EMT. He stated that Colby was alert and quietin his father's arms when they arrived on the scene, and he did not have any obvious signs oftrauma. He is being brought to the hospital to make sure he did not sustain any injuries from theaccident. His vital signs are as follows: temperature 98.9ºF, respirations 32, pulse 110, and bloodpressure 85/39. Colby is alert, quiet in his mother's arms, and in with no apparent distress. Hispupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. His anterior fontanel is flat, and he has equalmovements of extremities. His breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. His heart soundshave a regular rate and rhythm without murmur. He voided around 2 hours ago, before theaccident.

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8Answers to Clinical Reasoning in Action Scenarios and Questions, inBall, Bindler and Cowen:Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 6th Edition1.The fontanels are an extremely important body part to examine in children. In thescenario with Colby, they can give an indication if there is increased intracranialpressure related to a brain injury. Describe the placement of the fontanels, and whenthey should close and no longer be palpated. Why is the head more likely to sustaininjury in an infant like Colby versus an adult?Answer:Infants have a posterior fontanel located between the sagittal suture and lambdoidsuture, and it should close by 3 months old. The anterior fontanel is located between the coronalsuture and sagittal suture, and usually will close by 18 months old. The head is proportionatelylarger than that of an adult, and the neck muscles are less able to support the head.2. After reviewing the scenario, what can you tell the parents about Colby's vital signs atthis time? What is the difference between adult vital signs and Colby's vital signs?Answer:They can be told that based on Colby's vital signs, everything appears normal and stableat this time. The heart rate is faster in infants due to their higher metabolic rate and cardiacoutput being rate-dependent, not stroke-dependent. The normal heart rate in Colby's age group is80–130 beats per minute, and the normal heart rate for adults is 60–100 beats per minute. Therespiratory rate is faster in infants due to their higher metabolic rate and proportionately greaterneed for oxygen. The normal respiratory rate for an infant is 30–60 breaths per minute, andgradually decreases into adulthood to 12–20 breaths per minute. The normal blood pressure forchildren varies based on their age and height.3. Describe what structures in the chest and abdominal area of Colby's body would be ofconcern after being in this automobile crash.Answer:The spleen, liver, and lungs would be the main structures of concern with Colby. Thespleen and liver can be traumatized easily due to a lack of much protection by an infant's ribs andabdomen. The ribs are mostly cartilage at this age, and do not easily fracture. However, forcesfrom a severe crash can be transmitted to the lung tissue under the ribs and cause bruising or apneumothorax. The infant car seat has a 5-point harness to help spread forces from a crash overthe chest and abdomen and help protect the chest and abdomen.4. If a heart murmur were to be found on examination of Colby, what would be the fiveways to describe it?Answer:The heart murmur should be described by intensity, location, whether it radiates, whenit occurs (timing), and quality of the sound.Chapter 6: Introduction to Health Promotion and MaintenanceSix-month-old Sahil is brought to the clinic by his mother, Clarisse, and his grandmother, whojust moved into the home to help Clarisse. Sahil's father recently left the country on a prolongedwork assignment. Clarisse is very anxious about being the main adult responsible for Sahil sinceher husband's departure. As you assess Sahil, you find that he is smiling readily, is able to sit on

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9Answers to Clinical Reasoning in Action Scenarios and Questions, inBall, Bindler and Cowen:Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 6th Editionhis own with little support, and has length and weight at the 50th percentiles. His mother tellsyou that she is breastfeeding and has been feeding Sahil some table food such as rice and tofu.She has returned to work full-time, so the grandmother will provide care during the day whileClarisse is at work. You review the immunization record and find that several immunizations aredue at today's visit.1.As Clarisse returns to work, Sahil will likely be consuming less breast milk and havemore table foods and formula added to his diet. What questions will you ask Clarisse andSahil's grandmother to evaluate their knowledge of dietary recommendations for infants?Answer:Inquire about the type and amount of formula Sahil will be fed, keeping in mind that heneeds formula supplemented with iron. Ask about what foods the family plans to provide forSahil, and provide needed instruction about introducing foods to the infant.2. What immunizations are generally needed for 6-month-old infants, and when shouldSahil return for his next immunizations?Answer:Sahil needs the third rotavirus, DTaP, HIB, and PCV vaccines. If it is the fall or winterof the year, and the current year's influenza vaccine is available, he should receive that vaccine.The third hepatitis B and polio vaccines may be given between 6 and 18 months, dependent onthe practice in the health care office. Sahil should return for his next visit at 12 months of age.3. You have identified that Clarisse needs support and socialization with other youngmothers to gain confidence in her parenting skills. How will you locate communityresources that are helpful to young families? Decide what parenting information would behelpful to build Clarisse’s confidence in caring for Sahil without her husband present.Suggest some ways that she, Sahil, and the father can communicate with each otherregularly.Answer:Community agencies often support young parents. Explore the YMCA, YWCA,children's hospitals, pediatric clinics, health maintenance organizations, community colleges,school districts, child care centers, the local health department, and similar community resources.4. The major health problem for infants is related to safety hazards. Sahil is becomingmore mobile and curious. Write a teaching plan that includes topics and specific teachingrequirements at his age.Answer:Have the infant car seat examined at an approved inspection station, do not leave Sahilon high surfaces such as counters or beds, check the temperature of bath water to avoid burning,never leave Sahil unattended in a bath or near even a small amount of water, keep medicines andother harmful substances locked and out of reach, place Sahil on his back for sleeping, and useonly toys appropriate for his age. Both Clarisse and her mother should attend a class for airwayobstruction and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Chapter 7: Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Newborn and Infant

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