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Assessing the signs associated with respiratory infection in a child with a mixed CHD is difficult as the dyspnea does not change. The nurse will be alert for other indicators such as: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flaring of the nostrils
  b. Coughing
  c. Mouth breathing
  d. Excessive salivation
  e. Sternal retractions

Question 2

A child of Russian parentage is brought to the hospital with what appears to be second-degree burns.
 
  The nurse is aware of a Russian practice of treating headaches and abdominal pain by creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of burning material is placed on the skin. This practice is called: a. tassos c. ventosos
  b. mal de vaso d. veritas



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
Because dyspnea is frequently present due to the CHD, the nurse will have to assess increased respiratory distress by flaring of the nostrils, mouth breathing, and sternal retractions.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: This practice is not called tassos.
B Incorrect: This practice is not called mal de vaso.
C Correct: Ventosos or cupping involves creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of burning material is placed on the skin.
D Incorrect: This practice is not called veritas.



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