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altibaby

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The nurse is aware that the child with a myelomeningocele may also have problems with: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Lower limb paralysis
  b. Mental retardation
  c. Poor bladder control
  d. Hydrocephalus
  e. Poor bowel control

Question 2

The nurse while assisting the physician with a lumbar puncture of a small child will take special precaution to closely monitor the:
 
  a. Blood pressure
  b. Pulse
  c. Respiratory status
  d. Temperature



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Mental retardation is not seen consistently in neural tube defects.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse would monitor the respiratory status of the child during the procedure. Respiratory obstruction is a risk when the neck is flexed. The other vital signs would be monitored before the beginning of the procedure.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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