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sheilaspns

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What is the recommended daily allowance for fluids for adults?
 
  a. 10 ml/kg body weight c. 30 ml/kg body weight
  b. 20 ml/kg body weight d. 50 ml/kg body weight

Question 2

The nurse is giving discharge teaching to the mother of a 3-year-old who has had a shunt revision. The nurse teaches the mother that which of the following are signs of shunt malformation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Fever
   2. Vomiting
   3. Dizziness
   4. Bulging fontanel
   5. Personality change



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Answer to Question 1

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The recommended daily allowance for fluids is 30 ml/kg body weight or roughly 1/2 oz per lb of body weight.

Answer to Question 2

1. Fever
2. Vomiting
5. Personality change

Rationale:
Fever can be a sign of shunt malfunction. Vomiting can be a sign of shunt malfunction, and might indicate increased intracranial pressure. Personality change can be indicative of a shunt malfunction. Dizziness is not necessarily seen with a shunt malfunction, and can be difficult to assess in a 3-year-old. Fontanels are closed in a 3-year-old.



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