Author Question: Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will ... (Read 78 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will have the same signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock as a child with an external hemorrhage, except for one difference, which is:

a. weight loss with external hemorrhage and no weight loss with internal hemorrhage
b. decreased urine loss with external hemorrhage and no decreased urine loss with internal hemorrhage
c. bradycardia with external hemorrhage and tachycardia with internal hemorrhage
d. decreased blood pressure with external hemorrhage and no decrease with internal hemorrhage

Question 2

The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8 weight loss.

This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is: a. mild c. severe
b. moderate d. life-threatening

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct: Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will have the same signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock as a child with an external hemorrhage, except for one difference, which is weight loss with external hemorrhage and no weight loss with internal hemorrhage.
B Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
C Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
D Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not mild.
B Correct: The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8 weight loss. This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is moderate.
C Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not severe.
D Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not life-threatening.