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madam-professor

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Which intervention is appropriate for a child receiving high doses of steroids?
 
  a. Limit activity and receive home schooling.
  b. Decrease the amount of potassium in the diet.
  c. Substitute a killed virus vaccine for live virus vaccines.
  d. Monitor for seizure activity.

Question 2

The process in which the uterus returns to a non-pregnant state after birth is known as __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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A Limiting activity and home schooling are not routine for a child receiving high
doses of steroids.
B The child receiving steroids is at risk for hypokalemia and needs potassium in
the diet.
C The child on high doses of steroids should not receive live virus vaccines
because of immunosuppression.
D Children on steroids are not typically at risk for seizures.

Answer to Question 2

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This process begins immediately after expulsion of the placenta with contraction of the
uterine smooth muscle.




madam-professor

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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