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xroflmao

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which is the most appropriate nursing action when planning care for a child with cystic fibrosis?
 
  a. Provide chest physiotherapy before meals every day.
  b. Assess weight monthly.
  c. Administer pancrease with protein food at mealtime.
  d. Ensure high-protein, high-calorie diet.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old who suffered a smoke inhalation injury. How long is this patient at the highest risk for pulmonary edema after exposure?
 
  a. 2 hours
  b. 4 hours
  c. 18 hours
  d. 72 hours


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

ANS: D
The maintenance of adequate nutrition is essential. The diet is high in protein and calories. Chest physiotherapy should be done between meals. Pancreatic enzyme powder should be given with applesauce or other nonstarch, nonfat, nonprotein food. Children with cystic fibrosis should be weighed daily.

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ANS: D
Pulmonary edema appears in a child with smoke inhalation injury 6 to 72 hours after exposure.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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