Asked by Chanelle Garcia on Sep 29, 2024
During a routine pediatric history and physical, the parents report that their child was a very small, premature infant that had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit longer than usual. They state that the infant was yellow when born and developed an infection that required "every antibiotic under the sun" to reach a cure. Which exam is a priority for the nurse to conduct on the child?
A) Cardiac
B) Respiratory
C) Ophthalmic
D) Hearing acuity
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
A specialized hospital department dedicated to the care of ill or premature newborn infants.
Hearing Acuity
The sharpness or clarity of hearing, a measure of how well a person can detect and differentiate sounds.
Ophthalmic Examination
A comprehensive eye examination performed by an eye care professional to assess vision and check for eye diseases.
- Identify characteristic symptoms and signs of widespread health conditions.
- Evaluate mental status and communication abilities of patients.
Learning Objectives
- Identify characteristic symptoms and signs of widespread health conditions.
- Evaluate mental status and communication abilities of patients.