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Kthamas

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What should the nurse include in discharge teaching as the highest priority for the child with a cardiac dysrhythmia?
 
  a. CPR instructions
  b. Repeating digoxin if the child vomits
  c. Resting if dizziness occurs
  d. Checking the child's pulse after digoxin administration

Question 2

What is the primary concern for the parents of a dying child?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Safety
  c. Food intake
  d. Fluid intake


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

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A This could potentially be life-saving for the child. The parents and significant
others in the child's life should have CPR training.
B The digoxin dose is not repeated if the child vomits.
C Dizziness is a symptom the child should be taught to report to adults so that the
physician can be notified. It is not the priority intervention.
D The child's pulse should be counted before the medication is given. The dose is
withheld if the pulse is below the parameters set by the physician.

Answer to Question 2

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A The primary concern of all parents of dying children is the possibility of their
child feeling pain.
B Although safety is a concern of all parents, it is not the priority concern.
C Although eating is important, it is not the priority concern.
D Although hydration is a concern, it is not the priority concern.


Kthamas

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

Zebsrer

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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