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jwb375

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A toddler with cancer has a central line catheter for chemotherapy. The priority for the nurse is to:
 
  1. Administer nutrition using the central line.
   2. Provide privacy during medication administration.
   3. Use the central line to administer antibiotics.
   4. Limit visitors to family members.

Question 2

As the dying 6-year-old child becomes incontinent of bowel and bladder, the nurse focuses care on methods to:
 
  a. Keep the child hydrated
  b. Spare the child embarrassment
  c. Reduce odor in the room
  d. Protect skin integrity



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Answer to Question 1

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1. The priority is the prevention of infection during the care of the child as well as making sure that the child has adequate procedures to prevent infection when using the central line.
2. Privacy is important for all patients.
3. The central line can be used for nutrition and medication administration.
4. Additional precautions do not need to be taken for visitors at this time.

Answer to Question 2

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Incontinence of bowel and bladder is a common occurrence when death is near. Attention to skin care is paramount, such as keeping bed linens clean and dry and turning the patient frequently.



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