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chandani

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A 12 year old has been admitted to the pediatric floor for cardiomyopathy. During the acute phase, the nurse should:
 
  1. Have defibrillation equipment present for tachycardic situations.
   2. Monitor for crackles in the lungs.
   3. Provide string cheese for a snack.
   4. All of the above would be appropriate nursing actions during the acute phase.

Question 2

In the second phase of Kawasaki disease, the nurse anticipates that the child will exhibit:
 
  a. Desquamation of the hands
  b. Cleared conjunctiva
  c. Increased appetite
  d. A pleasant and cooperative attitude



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1. A defibrillator should be present if the child is having tachycardic instances.
2. Crackles in the lungs will indicate if excess fluid is present.
3. String cheese will provide the carnitine needed in the child's diet.
4. A defibrillator should be present if the child is having tachycardic instances. Crackles in the lungs will indicate if excess fluid is present. String cheese will provide the carnitine needed in the child's diet.

Answer to Question 2

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In the second phase of Kawasaki disease, the reddened hands and feet desquamate. The child still has reddened conjunctiva and anorexia and is extremely irritable.



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