Author Question: The nurse would anticipate that in the event that a child has swallowed a corrosive, the treatment ... (Read 56 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse would anticipate that in the event that a child has swallowed a corrosive, the treatment may include: (Select all that apply.)

a. Inducing vomiting
b. Dilution with milk
c. Dilution with water
d. Administration of syrup of Ipecac
e. Tracheostomy

Question 2

ECHMO is commonly used as a treatment for a baby with which defect/syndrome?

1. Eisenmenger's syndrome
2. Coarctation of the aorta
3. ASD
4. Tetralogy of Fallot

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
Ingestion of corrosives may be treated by dilution with milk or water or possibly a tracheostomy if there is severe tissue damage.

Answer to Question 2

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1. ECHMO acts as a bypass for the heart and lungs to obtain enough oxygen for the body.
2. ECHMO acts as a bypass for the heart and lungs to obtain enough oxygen for the body. In coarctation, the heart and lungs are able to perfuse.
3. ECHMO acts as a bypass for the heart and lungs to obtain enough oxygen for the body.
4. ECHMO acts as a bypass for the heart and lungs to obtain enough oxygen for the body.