Author Question: When a child suffers generalized seizures, it is important for the nurse to do all of the following ... (Read 39 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When a child suffers generalized seizures, it is important for the nurse to do all of the following except:

1. Turn the child on his/her side in order to allow fluid to flow from his/her mouth.
2. Time the seizure length
3. Monitor his/her airway and placing a plastic airway or padded tongue blade in his/her mouth if necessary to keep the airway open.
4. Protect the child from injury as the body convulses.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding atopic dermatitis is true?

1. Complementary Foods must have a delayed introduction beyond 4 to 6 months.
2. Fish in the diet before nine months reduces the risk of eczema in infants.
3. Exclusive breastfeeding for four months may delay or prevent eczema.
4. Choices 2 and 3

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

Answer to Question 1

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1. The nurse should monitor the airway and place the child on his/her side, but should never place anything in the airway of a child having a seizure.
2. The nurse should monitor the airway and time the seizure, but should never place anything in the airway of a child having a seizure.
3. Do not place anything in a child's mouth during a seizure.
4. Protecting the child from injury is important during a seizure.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Foods will not influence the atopic dermatitis.
2. Fish in the diet before nine months and exclusive breastfeeding for four months have been shown to be helpful.
3. Fish in the diet before nine months and exclusive breastfeeding for four months have been shown to be helpful.
4. Fish in the diet before nine months and exclusive breastfeeding for four months have been shown to be helpful.