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amal · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) who has a prescription for NGT irrigation once every 8 hours. The nurse plans to irrigate the NGT with which of the following solutions to maintain homeostasis?

1. Tap water
2. Sterile water
3. 0.9 sodium chloride
4. 0.45 sodium chloride

Question 2

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a 4-year-old child scheduled for a renal biopsy. Based on the developmental level of the child the nurse considers which of the following?

1. Masturbation is common in this age group.
2. Body image may be a concern for the child.
3. Fears of mutilation may be present in the child.
4. The urination pattern will cause embarrassment for the child.

carlsona147 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: Homeostasis is maintained by irrigating with an isotonic solution, such as 0.9
sodium chloride. Tap water, sterile water, and sodium chloride are hypotonic solutions.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: During the preschool years, a child's fears of separation and mutilation are great, be-cause the child is facing the developmental task of trusting others. As the child gets older, fears about virility and reproductive ability may surface. Body image is a concern for the adolescent. Masturbation is most common in the toddler age group as they discover their genital organs Masturbation is common in this age group, body image may be a concern for the child, and the urination pattern will cause embarrassment for the child are not accurate occurrences in this age group.