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anjilletteb

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A child comes to the nurse's office at school during recess and states that she was swinging on the monkey bars when she felt a pop in her shoulder. The nurse should:
 
  1. Notify the parents to have the child taken to the doctor.
   2. Tell the girl to go back to the playground because this is normal.
   3. Encourage the girl to do range of motion exercises to make her arm feel better.
   4. Get ice for her shoulder and send her to class after recess.

Question 2

The diet of a child with leukemia who is on chemotherapy should have extra fluids and high-fiber foods to prevent constipation because straining at stool can cause _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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1. The child is at risk for dislocation to the extremity and will need to be checked by a doctor.
2. This is not a normal occurrence and should be addressed.
3. Range of motion exercises could do further damage to the shoulder.
4. Ice may help with pain, but the child needs to have medical attention.

Answer to Question 2

Bleeding
Frequent constipation can cause straining at stool and fissures at the rectum that can bleed.



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