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An 8-year-old boy with a long history with cystic fibrosis has been admitted for malnutrition. The doctor has ordered labs for the child. The nurse clarifies which doctor's order before proceeding?
 
  1. Obtain a stool sample for Clostridium difficile
   2. Metabolic panel for hydration status
   3. Serum albumin level to measure the nutritional status
   4. Provide chest physiotherapy before bedtime

Question 2

A school nurse is assessing children for scoliosis. The nurse knows that a major curve is:
 
  1. 15 to 25 degrees.
   2. 10 to 14 degrees.
   3. More than 25 degrees.
   4. Less than 5 degrees.



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1. A stool sample should be used for the absence of trypsin.
2. Malnutrition may be caused by metabolic issues.
3. Serum albumin levels will help indicate nutritional status and are appropriate for this patient.
4. Chest physiotherapy is needed at bedtime to rid as many secretions as possible prior to lower activity levels.

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1. The curve will be larger for a major curve.
2. This curve is considered minimal.
3. This large degree of curve will be a cause for concern for the child.
4. A curve of this size is minimal and does not cause concern.




TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


jordangronback

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

 

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