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clmills979

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You are the nurse caring for a 4-year-old child who has developed acute renal failure as a result of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Which bacterial infection was most likely the cause of HUS?
 
  a. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  b. Escherichia coli
  c. Streptococcus pneumoniae
  d. Staphylococcus aureus

Question 2

A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant
 
  a. With his arms folded together over his chest
  b. Curled up in a fetal position
  c. With his head cupped in her hand
  d. With his head and body in alignment


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

B
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A Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not associated with HUS.
B Children with HUS become infected by Escherichia coli, which is usually
contracted from eating improperly cooked meat or contaminated dairy products.
C Streptococcus pneumoniae is not associated with HUS.
D Staphylococcus aureus is not associated with HUS.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A The infant should be facing the mother with his arms hugging the breast.
B The baby's body should be held in correct alignment (ears, shoulder, hips in a
straight line) during feedings.
C The mother should support the baby's neck and shoulders with her hand and not
push on the occiput.
D The infant's head and body should be in correct alignment with the mother and
the breast during latch-on and feeding.


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clmills979

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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