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A 15-year-old girl with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) asks the nurse how long she will need to consult an ophthalmologist for eye evaluations.
 
  The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that eye evaluations for complications of JIA should continue for: a. 1 year
  b. 2 years
  c. 5 years
  d. 10 years

Question 2

Pain management is required for children throughout the healing process with burns. In the emergent phase, the child may require medication during the debridement and dressing changes.
 
  What type of pain management would be appropriate at this time? 1. Opiates
   2. Narcotics
   3. Acetaminophen
   4. Ibuprofen



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Answer to Question 1

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Regular ophthalmologic evaluations should continue for 5 years after the diagnosis of JIA.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Opiates prior to the debridement process will aid in pain management.
2. Narcotics are not recommended for children because of the side effects.
3. Acetaminophen will not be enough for pain management during this process.
4. Ibuprofen will not be enough for pain management during this process.



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