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crobinson2013

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Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the priority when caring for a child in renal failure following a kidney transplant?
 
  A) Deficient fluid volume related to fluid intake restrictions postoperatively
  B) Risk for infection related to immunocompromised state
  C) Constipation related to effects of administered drugs
  D) Pain related to tissue rejection

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An infant with hydrocephalus is scheduled to have a ventriculoperitonea l shunt inserted. Immediately following the procedure, which nursing action would best prevent decompression from excessive CSF flow?
 
  A) Elevating the infant's head 60 degrees
  B) Avoiding exercising the upper extremities during bathing
  C) Positioning the infant with the head dependent to the body
  D) Keeping the head of the infant level with the body


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Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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