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The mother of a child with acute laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB) asks why her child must be kept NPO. The nurse explains that:
 
  a. the epinephrine given causes nausea and vomiting.
  b. the child is being hydrated with IV fluids.
  c. swollen respiratory passages make eating difficult.
  d. the child's rapid respirations pose a risk for aspiration.

Question 2

When the nurse is preparing a tepid bath for a patient, the water temperature should be:
 
  a. 98.6 F.
  b. 100.2 F.
  c. 104.8 F.
  d. 110.4 F.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Rapid respirations predispose to aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

A
The tepid bath is taken in water that is 98.6 F.


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