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jparksx

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on: Jun 27, 2018
You are about to discharge an infant with a heart defect. What information, related to the infant's condition, should you teach the parents? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Medication administration
  b. Their infant's heart defect
  c. How to check glucose levels daily
  d. How to change the infant's diaper
  e. Including cereal in the formula bottle
  f. How to observe for signs and symptoms

Question 2

A child has had a heart transplant. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that postoperative teaching has been effective?
 
  1. Our child is on cyclosporine A to reduce serum cholesterol level..
  2. Our child is on cyclosporine A to prevent rejection
  3. Our child is on cyclosporine A to treat hypertension..
  4. Our child is on cyclosporine A to treat infections..


cloudre37

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

A, B, F
Before discharge, the parents should be taught about their infant's heart defect, medication administration, and how to observe for signs and symptoms. In addition, home-based care should be instituted. It is helpful if the parents understand the prognosis.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Lovastatin is given to reduce serum cholesterol level.
2. Cyclosporine A is given to prevent rejection.
3. Calcium channel blockers can be used to treat hypertension.
4. An antibiotic can be given to treat an infection.


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