Exam 49: The Child With Alterations in Immune Function

A child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) also has oral candidiasis. Mouth care for this child should be with:

A nurse is planning care for a child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The highest-priority nursing problem for this child is:

A child has an anaphylactic reaction to contrast dye used in an X-ray. After the emergency is over and the child is stable in the intensive care unit, the nurse explains to the parents what happens in anaphylaxis. The nurse explains that histamine is released during an anaphylactic reaction and that the action of histamine includes:

The nurse is discussing the immune protection of the newborn with a pregnant woman. The nurse tells the mother that her body will provide her baby with what type of antibodies?

An 11-year-old boy with rheumatoid arthritis wants to participate in the school sports programs. The boy asks the nurse to recommend a sporting activity for him. Which activity would be the most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?

Children with severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) often receive blood products. Any blood products administered to children with SCID who have T-cell deficiencies should be irradiated and cytomegalovirus-negative because of the risk of:

A two-month-old infant has been diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). The physician talked with the parents about the planned treatment and prognosis for the infant. Which statement by the parents indicates the need for additional education?

A problem the nurse anticipates for a family who has a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is:

The nurse is planning care for a child with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which vaccines should be avoided in the child with AIDS?

A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. The nurse will monitor the child for the common side effects of corticosteroids including:

The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including cow's milk, peanuts, and latex. The nurse's priority responsibility in preparing for this child would include:

A teenage girl has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching the girl about her disease, the nurse explains that the teenager needs to avoid which typical teenage activity?

The nurse is caring for a child who experiences an anaphylactic shock reaction. In which position will the nurse place the child?

A child is receiving didanosine, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The lab value the nurse should monitor is:

A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which of the following does the nurse's best response address?

An adolescent has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which action by the teen indicates acceptance of the body changes that occur because of SLE?

After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the 10-year-old child. Instructions to be given to the child and the family would include:

The nurse is caring for a child with rheumatoid arthritis. Which is an appropriate nonpharmacologic measure to reduce the joint pain associated this disease?

A premature infant is at greater risk for infection than a full-term infant because of a reduced number of which immunoglobulin?