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penza

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The nurse has assessed a 16-year-old for cigarette smoking. The adolescent admits to smoking several times a day. A priority question to follow up with is:
 
  1. How often does the patient cough?
   2. How long has the patient been smoking?
   3. How does the patient obtain the cigarettes?
   4. How many other substances does the patient use?

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A father of an 18-month-old boy reports that his son has been constipated, has pain in his abdomen when touched, and seems lethargic since they moved to a new house. The nurse should asses if the environment:
 
  1. Contains lead-based paint.
   2. Has pollen in the area surrounding the house.
   3. Is near a factory.
   4. Is near power lines.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Assessment of coughing does not relate to the amount of cigarettes consumed.
2. The length of time for smoking for a teen is not lengthy enough to cause long-term damage.
3. Identifying the source for the cigarettes is not a priority at this point.
4. Cigarettes are a gateway substance that can lead to the use of other substances and should be assessed at this time.

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1. The symptoms are common with exposure to lead-based paint, and the nurse should anticipate a blood test.
2. Pollen may cause sneezing as well as watery, itchy eyes, but not the symptoms described.
3. Living near a factory may cause environmental hazards, but the child is showing signs of lead poisoning.
4. The child is showing signs of lead poisoning, which is not found near power lines.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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