chapter 10 questions

L.G. is a 5-year-old who is being seen in the pediatric clinic for a yearly physical.

 

Subjective Data

Patient is accompanied by parent (mother)

Mother states child takes no medications and is healthy

Patient attends preschool

Plays T-ball

No smokers in house

Lives with mother and father

 

Objective Data

Vital signs: T 37, P 124, R 12, BP 104/64 and oxygen (0₂) saturation is 99%

Weight: 15.8 kg

HT: 123 cm

Immunizations: Up to date

 

Questions

1.        What should the nurse include in the general inspection of this patient?

1.       What observations are important regarding physical appearance and hygiene?

1.       What baseline indicators are necessary for this patient?

Are the vital signs within normal limits? Why, or why not?

How should a 5-year-old be assessed?

What teaching is appropriate for this age group?