The pediatric nurse explaining cholelithiasis to a nursing ...

[itsmyluck]

The pediatric nurse explaining cholelithiasis to a nursing student would describe which risk factors for this disease process? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Asian descent
  B.
  Hyperlipidemia
  C.
  Obesity
  D.
  Pancreatitis
  E.
  Smoking

Question 2

In order to prevent omphalitis in an infant, which instructions does the nurse provide to the parents prior to discharge from the hospital? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Administration of prophylactic antibiotics
  B.
  How to position a baby for diaper changes
  C.
  Importance of monitoring stool frequency
  D.
  Positioning of baby's diaper below the umbilicus
  E.
  Stump cleaning with recommended solution

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Common risk factors for cholelithiasis include hyperlipidemia, obesity, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, infection, bile stasis, congenital anomalies, use of total parenteral nutrition, and family history. Native Americans and Hispanics of both genders have the highest rate of this disease according to ethnicity. Pancreatitis is the most common complication of cholelithiasis. Smoking is not related.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E
Omphalitis is infection of the umbilical cord stump. Prevention methods include keeping the area clean and dry, cleansing the umbilical stump with the recommended solution, and positioning the baby's diaper below the level of the umbilicus. The other three interventions are not related to preventing omphalitis.

[itsmyluck]

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[Toya9913]

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