38.6.3: What Should the Nurse Do?

The nurse receives a call from a caregiver who has given birth four days ago. The caregiver is concerned because she notices the baby seems lighter than at birth and has lost weight. The caregiver asks why this might be and what she should do. How should the nurse respond?

The mother of a 2-year-old child is expressing concern to the nurse, stating, “My child never plays with the other kids at the childcare center. He will sit next to them and play, but he won’t interact and play with them. He sometimes plays in the sandbox right next to another child but won’t build the same castle or play with them.” What should the nurse do or say to the concerned mother?

The nurse is assessing developmental milestones on an 18-month-old patient. The nurse would like to assess the concept of object permanence. Outline how the nurse can assess for this milestone while in the hospital or clinic.

A nursing student is reviewing the process for during and after administration of a vaccination and asks the nurse why it is important to document each of these components. How should the nurse reply?

The caregiver of a 5-year-old patient is speaking with the nurse regarding the child’s vaccination appointment. The caregiver tells the nurse that they have not been able to maintain the originally outlined schedule but would like to get all the recommended vaccinations. What should the nurse do?