Author Question: A parent tells the pediatric nurse about her baby spitting up. The nurse will explain that ... (Read 71 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A parent tells the pediatric nurse about her baby spitting up. The nurse will explain that regurgitation by infants is:

a. unusual and must be checked out by the pediatrician
b. common because the lower esophageal sphincter tone is decreased
c. unusual if it occurs more than twice a day for a period of a week
d. common because the baby has a shorter esophageal tube

Question 2

When providing education on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is essential to include which of the following?

a. identification of the most life-threatening diseases
b. names of famous teenagers who have died as a result of STDs
c. information on how STDs are spread
d. facts on the rate of transmission and prevalence among young adults

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Regurgitation by infants is common.
B Correct. Regurgitation by infants is common because the lower esophageal sphincter tone is decreased or relaxed.
C Incorrect. Regurgitation by infants is common.
D Incorrect. Regurgitation by infants is common because the lower esophageal sphincter tone is decreased or relaxed.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. When providing education on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is not essential to include identification of the most life-threatening diseases.
B Incorrect. When providing education on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is not essential to include names of famous teenagers who have died as a result of STDs.
C Correct. When providing education on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is essential to include information on how STDs are spread.
D Incorrect. When providing education on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is not essential to include facts on the rate of transmission and prevalence among young adult