Keyanna, a 7-year-old girl, has been placed in a leg spica case ...

[SGallaher96]

Keyanna, a 7-year-old girl, has been placed in a leg spica case because of injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse has created a plan of care for Keyanna while she is an inpatient on the pediatric floor.
 
  The plan of care should address: 1. Neurovascular checks.
   2. Checking to make sure two fingers can be inserted along the abdomen of the cast to make sure that it is not too tight.
   3. Constipation prevention.
   4. All of the above should be in the plan of care.

Question 2

Amantadine hydrochloride has been prescribed for a patient. The nurse knows this medication is used for:
 
  1. Sinusitis.
   2. Influenza.
   3. Upper respiratory tract infections.
   4. Asthma.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Neurovascular checks will identify complications earlier rather than later.
2. Two fingers widths is the measurement to not have the cast too tight and cause skin and circulation issues.
3. Because of the inactivity, there is a higher chance of developing constipation, so prevention measures should be started.
4. Because of the inactivity, there is a higher chance of developing constipation, so prevention measures should be started.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The medication is not prescribed for sinusitis.
2. The medication helps reduce the symptoms and spread of the influenza virus.
3. Upper respiratory tract infections do not benefit from the use of the medication.
4. Asthma exacerbations do not benefit from the use of this medication.