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Choice A reason: This is not a good way to obtain the child's cooperation, as it may make the child feel ashamed or guilty for expressing emotions. It also does not address the child's fears or concerns.

Choice B reason: This may be a helpful strategy to reward the child for cooperation, but it is not the best way to obtain it. It may also create unrealistic expectations or dependence on external rewards.

Choice D reason: This is not a good way to obtain the child's cooperation, as it may overwhelm or confuse the child. It also does not involve the child in his or her own care.

Choice A reason: This statement by the nurse may not be appropriate for a 2-year-old toddler, as it does not offer any choice or control to the toddler. It may also sound scary or intimidating to the toddler.

Choice C reason: This statement by the nurse may not be appropriate for a 2-year-old toddler, as it does not offer any choice or control to the toddler. It may also sound demanding or threatening to the toddler.

Choice D reason: This statement by the nurse may not be appropriate for a 2-year-old toddler, as it does not relate to the physical assessment. It may also distract or confuse the toddler from what is being done.

Choice A reason: This statement by the child would indicate that he or she does not understand the discharge instructions, as it may be too soon to resume normal activities and socialization. The child may need to rest and recover for a few days or weeks, depending on the healing process and the physician's advice.

Choice C reason: This statement by the child would indicate that he or she does not understand the discharge instructions, as it may not reflect the dietary restrictions or recommendations after an appendectomy. The child may need to avoid spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids to promote bowel function and healing.

Choice D reason: This statement by the child would indicate that he or she does not understand the discharge instructions, as it may not reflect the wound care or dressing changes after an appendectomy. The child may need to keep the incision site clean and dry, change the bandage as instructed, and report any signs of infection or bleeding.

This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the transfer form.

This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be already available in the electronic health record or the medication administration record.

This information is important but not the most important for the nurse to communicate during the handoff report. It may be more relevant for the psychosocial assessment and support of the child and family in the ICU.

This action should be taken by the nurse after obtaining a set of baseline vital signs, as it provides more comprehensive data about the child's physical status and helps identify any abnormalities or problems.

This action should be taken by the nurse after performing a head-to-toe physical assessment, as it provides additional data about the child's risk of infection or adverse reactions to vaccines.

This action should be taken by the nurse after reviewing the child's immunization record, as it provides important data about the child's risk of allergic reactions or drug interactions.

This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the recommended blood glucose monitoring schedule.

This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows adherence to the prescribed insulin regimen.

This statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of how to treat hypoglycemia.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps prevent Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can affect the brain and liver.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps promote hydration and healing of the throat.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps identify infection or inflammation of the throat or ears.

This statement by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of the importance of chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

This statement by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of the importance of pancreatic enzyme replacement for cystic fibrosis.

This statement by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching, as it shows awareness of the importance of infection prevention for cystic fibrosis.

This statement by the child indicates a partial understanding of the discharge instructions, as it shows awareness of the importance of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes mellitus. However, the child may also need to check his or her blood sugar level at other times, such as before bedtime, before exercise, or when sick.

This statement by the child indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a misunderstanding of the proper technique for insulin administration for diabetes mellitus. The child should rotate the injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy, a condition that causes lumps or dents in the skin.

This statement by the child indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions, as it shows awareness of the importance of dietary management for diabetes mellitus. The child should follow a balanced and consistent carbohydrate diet that matches the insulin dose and activity level.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps prevent vaso-occlusive crises, which are episodes of severe pain caused by blocked blood vessels due to sickled red blood cells.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps prevent hemolytic crises, which are episodes of rapid red blood cell destruction due to dehydration or infection.

This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, which is a type of anemia caused by folic acid deficiency due to increased red blood cell production.

This action should be taken by the nurse after placing the child in a private room with reverse isolation precautions, as it provides important data about the type and severity of leukemia and the risk of bleeding or infection.

This action should be taken by the nurse after obtaining a complete blood count with differential and platelet count, as it helps correct anemia or thrombocytopenia that may result from leukemia or its treatment.

This action should be taken by the nurse after administering packed red blood cells or platelets as ordered by the physician, as it helps provide information and support to the child and family who may be experiencing fear, anxiety, or grief.

This statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a misunderstanding of the wound care instructions. The dressing on the insertion site should be removed after 24 hours and replaced with a band-aid.

This statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a lack of understanding of the activity restrictions. The child should avoid strenuous activities and exercise for at least one week or until cleared by the physician.

This statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching, as it shows a misunderstanding of the pain management instructions. The child should not take aspirin or ibuprofen, as they can increase the risk of bleeding. The child should take acetaminophen or other prescribed medications for pain relief.