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jeatrice

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What would the nurse include in teaching when preparing to teach parents about air travel instructions to prevent barotrauma in infants?
 
  a. Using ear plugs during takeoff
  b. Omitting the meal just before takeoff
  c. Letting the infant nurse during descent
  d. Applying ear drops before takeoff

Question 2

Which assessment finding in a child with meningitis should be reported immediately?
 
  a. Irregular respirations
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Slight drop in blood pressure
  d. Elevated temperature



morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Encouraging an infant to swallow reduces the pressure in the ears during descent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Irregular respirations in conjunction with slowing heart rate and increasing blood pressure are reported immediately because they could indicate increased intracranial pressure.



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