Author Question: A child with myasthenia gravis is brought to the emergency department by his parents. The parents ... (Read 85 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with myasthenia gravis is brought to the emergency department by his parents. The parents have noticed a sudden increase in respiratory difficulty. The nurse suspects myasthenic crisis based on which statement by the parents?

A) We gave him an extra dose of his medication earlier today.
B) He was coughing and had a slight fever yesterday and today.
C) Things have been pretty stress-free lately.
D) He's been resting when he gets tired.

Question 2

The nurse teaches parents of adolescents that adolescents need the support of parents and nurses to facilitate healthy lifestyles. Which of the following should be a priority focus of this guidance?

A) Reducing risk-taking behavior
B) Promoting adequate physical growth
C) Maximizing learning potential
D) Teaching personal hygiene routines