Author Question: The nurse cautions a group of parents that the leading cause of childhood mortality is: a. ... (Read 61 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse cautions a group of parents that the leading cause of childhood mortality is:

a. Chronic disease
b. Homicide
c. Suicide
d. Accidents

Question 2

The parents of a 9-month-old child who has been diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta are anxious to have the defect repaired quickly. The nurse's best response will be based on the knowledge that:

a. The repair can be done when the child has tripled the birth weight
b. The repair will be done in stages over a period of several months
c. Repair at such an early age will almost assure recurrence
d. Surgical repair is the only option

dajones82 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Childhood mortality has declined, but the leading cause of death in children is from unintentional injuries, usually motor vehicle accidents.

Answer to Question 2

C
Repair of a coarctation is best done between 3 and 6 years of age. Repair done earlier than that presents a high rate of recurrence. Surgery can be delayed by using an aortic balloon to open the aorta.