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An infant has been diagnosed with a mild cyanotic heart defect.Surgery to correct the defect will not be performed for at least two years. The nurse teaches the parents that a child with a mild cyanotic heart defect should
 
  1. maintain normal activity.
  2. be placed on bed rest.
  3. not be given antipyretics.
  4. have a low-grade fever until thedefect is repaired.

Question 2

A client is using the contraceptive sponge as a birth control method. What action is important in order to maintain the sponge's effectiveness?
 
  1. Insert the sponge at least 1 hour before intercourse.
  2. Thoroughly moisten the sponge with water before inserting.
  3. Spermicidal jelly must be inserted at the same time the sponge is inserted.
  4. A new sponge must be inserted every time a couple has intercourse.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A child with a mild cyanotic heart defect should be treated as normally as possible without activity adjustment.Bed rest would not be recommended. Fevers are treated with antipyretics so that dehydration is avoided.Low-grade fever is not a normal finding in a child with a mild cyanotic heart defect and could be a sign of infective endocarditis.

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Explanation: 2. The sponge is moistened thoroughly with water before use to activate the spermicide.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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