Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Growth and development
NCLEX: An 8-year-old child in the pediatric unit is being evaluated for well-child care. Assessment data include pulling…
Pediatric nursing Health Promotion and Maintenance Physiological Adaptation
Case Study
An 8-year-old child in the pediatric unit is being evaluated for well-child care. Assessment data include pulling at ears and crying with tugging on the right ear. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?
Question
A. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
B. Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.
C. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
B. Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.
C. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.