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Marty

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A newly admitted 5-year-old asks if he can wear his cowboy shirt. The nurse's response will be based on the understanding that wearing his own clothes will
 
  a. Make child feel more comfortable
  b. Present an infection control problem
  c. Make caring for the child more difficult
  d. Not be permitted

Question 2

The nurse assessing a child with long-term congestive heart failure would anticipate signs that include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Periorbital edema
  b. Enlarged liver
  c. Polyuria
  d. Tachypnea
  e. Flushed face



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Answer to Question 1

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Allowing the child to wear his own clothes helps to bridge the gap between home and hospital. Wearing clothes from home should not pose an infection control problem. The nurse can assess the clothing and determine if this is a risk.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
As CHF progresses and systemic perfusion is challenged, the child shows the characteristic signs of periorbital edema, hepatomegaly, tachypnea, reduced urine output, and pallor.




Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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