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lak

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The nurse observes that a dying child is experiencing dyspnea. The nurse can perform which of the following interventions to help?
 
  a. Having the child lie flat in bed
  b. Administering oxygen
  c. Holding the morphine
  d. Avoiding changing position

Question 2

Cystic fibrosis is best categorized as:
 
  1. An autosomal recessive disease with deletion of Chromosome 17 that affects the lungs and finances of the parents.
   2. An autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.
   3. An autosomal recessive disorder that affects the respiratory, cardiac, and digestive systems.
   4. An autosomal recessive disorder that is marked by the increased mucus destruction and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.



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Answer to Question 1

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Dyspnea is a common occurrence when death is near. The nurse would position the child in a high Fowler's position to facilitate respirations. Administering oxygen will help relieve some of the distress. Morphine diminishes the cough reflex and diminishes air hunger, so it should not be withheld. Changing positions will also help facilitate respirations.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands and is not seen on chromosome 17.
2. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.
3. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that impacts the respiratory and GI tract, not the heart.
4. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.



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