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storky111

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The nurse explains that because of high body surface area to mass and small amount of subcutaneous fat, a child after submersion is at risk for:
 
  a. Aspiration pneumonia
  b. Brain damage
  c. Hypothermia
  d. Seizures

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes child neglect?
 
  a. not giving one's child all the toys and advantages that other parents provide
  b. not sending a brilliant child to college or otherwise providing for the child's future
  c. not providing special dance lessons or music lessons then the child asks for these lessons
  d. then a child experiences predictable injury or impairment because of caregiver inattention



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Answer to Question 1

C
Because of the body makeup of a small child, the child is at risk for hypothermia after submersion.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect: Child neglect is not described as failure to give one's child all the toys and advantages that other parents provide.
B Incorrect: Child neglect is not described as failure to send a brilliant child to college or otherwise providing for the child's future.
C Incorrect: Child neglect is not described as failure to provide special dance lessons or music lessons then the child asks for these lessons.
D Correct: Child neglect occurs then a child experiences predictable injury or impairment because of caregiver inattention. Neglect is often suspected in children who are not of normal height and weight for age.



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