The parents of a 7-month-old child with an infection ask the ...

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The parents of a 7-month-old child with an infection ask the nurse about how to treat their child's fever. After providing teaching, the parents voice understanding with which statements? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Unless my child develops a fever over 102.2F , I don't need to make an appointment with the physician.
  B) Having a temperature over 38C puts my child at risk for the infection spreading to the bloodstream.
  C) I can use acetaminophen to help with the symptoms of the infection but it won't get rid of the infection.
  D) Even though people get frightened, fevers are not a bad thing during an infection unless it gets too high.
  E) Any fever is dangerous and can cause serious damage to brain cells if it goes on too long.

Question 2

The mother of a 4-year-old boy has contacted the physician's office. She reports her son was exposed to someone with chickenpox. She has inquired about when her son may show if he has gotten the disease. What information should be provided?
 
  A) The illness should be seen in a week if he has been exposed.
  B) Symptoms of the disease should show up within 24 to 48 hours of exposure.
  C) The incubation period for the disease is between 10 and 21 days.
  D) Younger children will have longer periods of incubation.

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
In infants older than 3 months of age, fever less than 39C (102.2F) usually does not require treatment by a physician. Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen, provide symptomatic relief but do not change the course of the infection. A fever can actually enhance various components of the immune response. Infants younger than 3 months of age with a rectal temperature greater than 38C should be seen by a physician or nurse practitioner because of increased risk of sepsis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Chickenpox is the common name for varicella. This condition has an incubation period of 10 to 21 days.

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[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

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