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lidoalex

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Nancy is a 6-year-old who was taken into the hospital after having a seizure at home. Nancy's mother tells the nurse that she has been ill for the past week and has had a fever with nausea and vomiting.
 
  Nancy's mother believes that the seizure was caused by a fever of 99.5 F, which Nancy had during the course of her illness. What is the nurse's best response? A. It probably was a febrile seizure; let's see what the health care provider thinks.
  B. Has Nancy ever had a seizure in the past?
  C. Febrile seizures are common in children Nancy's age.
  D. Has Nancy been exposed to anyone with the flu?

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of a community health nurse?
 
  A. Providing care to subpopulations
  B. Providing care in existing services
  C. Being a specialist in public health science
  D. Having a case management certification



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Answer to Question 1

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Dehydration and febrile seizures occur during rising temperatures of children between 6 months and 3 years of age. Febrile seizures are unusual in children older than 5 years of age.

Answer to Question 2

A
Community health nursing incorporates knowledge from published health sciences. It is broader than the focus of public health. A community-based nurse works in an established program that provides health services to specific populations in the community.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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