Question

A nurse is caring for a child with meningoccal meningitis. The nurse should look for what sign? a.) Petechial skin rash b.) Low grade fever c.)presence of severe glossitis d.) continual tremors f the extremities Indicate the level of bLOOM'S TAXONOMY with reason for choosing it and identify the client need that is being met using the 2016 NCLEX-RN test plan

Answer 1

a, petechiae skin rash
Meningococcal meningitis leads to broken blood vessels that leads to rashes, it looks like tiny red, pink, brown, pinprick marks on the skin. There will be high-grade fever, stiff neck, the child will be irritability and inactive.
Bloom's taxonomy behavior dived into three domains includes cognitive, affective and sensory domains. nursing care needs using knowledge, skills, and ability to process the care for this child as per NCLEX RN 2016 test plan
-The patient needs a safe environment and effective care to ensure safety and control infection.
-prevent injury and follow standard precautions to avoid infection
-ensure home safety
-safe use of equipment
-Respect family rights and make interdisciplinary team plan
-make communication with the family to providing emotional support
NCLEX -RN test plan includes patient right decision making for their health care needs and nurse contribution helping the client to achieve optimal health. practice of nursing focus on nurses process, caring, communication and documentation and teaching plan and cultural competence.