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armygirl

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A child develops carditis from rheumatic fever. Which areas of the heart are affected by carditis?
 
  a. Coronary arteries
  b. Heart muscle and the mitral valve
  c. Aortic and pulmonic valves
  d. Contractility of the ventricles

Question 2

Which is the most appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin) to an infant?
 
  a. Counting the apical rate for 30 seconds before administering the medication
  b. Withholding a dose if the apical heart rate is less than 100 beats/min
  c. Repeating a dose if the child vomits within 30 minutes of the previous dose
  d. Checking respiratory rate and blood pressure before each dose


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ebonylittles

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The tissues that cover the heart and heart valves are affected. The heart muscle may be involved and the mitral valve is frequently involved.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
As a rule, if the pulse rate of an infant is below 100 beats/min, the medication is withheld and the physician is notified.


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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