Author Question: In a child with second-degree burns from a house fire, the immediate priority would be to A) ... (Read 36 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In a child with second-degree burns from a house fire, the immediate priority would be to

A) decrease anxiety about procedures.
B) maintain adequate circulatory function.
C) relieve pain and discomfort.
D) reassure the child that the family is all right.

Question 2

Concerning rubella and Rh issues, nurses should be aware that:

1. breastfeeding mothers cannot be vaccinated with the live attenuated rubella virus.
2. women should be warned that the rubella vaccination is teratogenic and they must avoid pregnancy 2 to 3 months after vaccination.
3. Rh immune globulin is safely administered IV because it cannot harm a nursing infant.
4. Rh immune globulin boosts the immune system and so enhances the effectiveness of vaccinations.

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

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2
1. Incorrect. Because the live attenuated rubella virus is not communicable in breast milk, breastfeeding mothers can be vaccinated.
2. Correct. Woman should understand they must practice contraception for 2 to 3 months after being vaccinated.
3. Incorrect. Rh immune globulin is administered IM; it should never be given to an infant.
4. Incorrect. Rh immune globulin suppresses the immune system and so might thwart the rubella vaccination.