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fnuegbu

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The nurse is preparing a school-age child for computed tomography (CT scan) to assess cerebral function. Which statement should the nurse include when preparing the child?
 
  a. Pain medication will be given.
  b. The scan will not hurt.
  c. You will be able to move once the equipment is in place.
  d. Unfortunately no one can remain in the room with you during the test.

Question 2

A patient becomes concerned upon learning for the need to have a karyotype performed. What should the nurse explain to this patient about this test? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) It photographs and displays chromosomes.
  B) It is procedure done on all pregnant women.
  C) It reveals diseases present on chromosomes.
  D) It can only be done during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  E) It guarantees that a fetus will not be ill from a genetic disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Pain medication is not required; however, sedation is sometimes necessary.
B For CT scans, the child must be immobilized. It is important to emphasize to the
child that at no time is the procedure painful.
C The child will not be allowed to move and will be immobilized.
D Someone is able to remain with the child during the procedure.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
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A karyotype photographs and displays chromosomes and is done to reveal diseases on chromosomes only. A karyotype is not performed on all pregnant women, but only those in which a genetic anomaly is suspected. The karyotype can be performed at any time during gestation and does not guarantee that a fetus will not be ill from a genetic disorder.




fnuegbu

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


Dominic

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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