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maegan_martin

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The nurse is aware that the purpose of pediatric palliative care is:
 
  1. To speed up the process of death and decrease suffering.
   2. To promote patient comfort and family involvement.
   3. To increase patient comfort and decrease environmental stimuli.
   4. To prevent disease and promote overall health.

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A child with a known diagnosis of acute renal failure is assessed. The nurse knows that the most immediate threat to this child's life is:
 
  1. Hypocalcaemia.
   2. Hyperkalemia.
   3. Hyponatremia.
   4. Hyperglycemia.



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1. The goal of palliative care is to provide a positive death process.
2. Palliative care is provided at the end of life to promote patient comfort and family involvement.
3. The goal is to have family involvement and promote comfort.
4. Palliative care is provided at the end of life to promote patient comfort and family involvement.

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1. A low level of calcium does not cause a high threat of acute renal failure.
2. The buildup of potassium causes cardiac arrhythmias and difficulty breathing.
3. High levels of sodium cause threats to the body in a patient with acute renal failure, not low levels.
4. Hyperglycemia can affect kidney function, but is not as much of an immediate threat.




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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