A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin.
Which prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?

 

 

Choice A rationale

Hyperventilation is a potential treatment for brain herniation. Hyperventilation causes a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, leading to vasoconstriction of the cerebral blood vessels. This reduces cerebral blood flow and decreases intracranial pressure, which can help in the management of brain herniation.

Choice B rationale

Decreasing sedation is not typically a treatment for brain herniation. Sedation can be used in the management of increased intracranial pressure, but it is not a direct treatment for brain herniation.

Choice C rationale

Reducing the temperature in the room is not a direct treatment for brain herniation. While temperature control is important in the overall management of a patient with brain injury, it does not directly treat brain herniation.

Choice D rationale

Lowering blood pressure is not a direct treatment for brain herniation. While maintaining optimal blood pressure is important in the management of brain injury, aggressive lowering of blood pressure is not typically done as it could compromise cerebral perfusion.

The correct answer is Choice A

Choice A rationale: Ensuring that the mother calls and the nurse takes the baby to the room maintains security and safety protocols. It prevents unauthorized individuals from handling the infant, thus minimizing the risk of abduction or harm.

Choice B rationale: Showing photo identification alone is not sufficient to ensure the safety of the newborn. The nurse should directly handle the transfer of the baby to maintain strict security measures and verify the proper identification in the process.

Choice C rationale: Allowing someone to push the baby in a wheeled bassinet without proper authorization and identification verification does not adhere to safety protocols. The nurse should always verify and manage the transfer to ensure the infant’s security.

Choice D rationale: Carrying the grandchild to the room without adequate identification verification and authorization does not follow safety protocols. The nurse should always be involved in the transfer to prevent any security breaches and ensure the infant’s safety.