Author Question: The nurse would select as a snack for a 4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis a. An orange b. ... (Read 78 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse would select as a snack for a 4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis

a. An orange
b. Pretzels
c. Apple sauce
d. Prune juice

Question 2

What is the most accurate statement regarding Palivizumab?

1. It is a humanized monoclonal antibody given as an IM injection before the start of HPV season.
2. It is recommended for premature infants with 29-35 week's gestation, children with congenital heart defects, and the elderly.
3. It is costly and is given usually between October to May in a series of five injections.
4. Before administering, you need to evaluate results of complete blood count and electrolyte panel from the laboratory.

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Pretzels, crackers, and salted breadsticks provide the extra salt the child with cystic fibrosis needs.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Given prior to RSV season
2. Not given to the elderly
3. It is given prophylactically before the start of RSV season. The nurse needs to evaluate platelets and coagulants before administering.
4. The nurse needs to evaluate platelets and coagulants before administering.