Author Question: Following parental teaching,the nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of environmental ... (Read 85 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Following parental teaching,the nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Teaching has been understood by the parents if they state

1. We will replace the carpet in ourchild's bedroom with tile.
2. We're glad the dog can continue tosleep in our child's room.We'll be sure to use the fireplace oftento keep the house warm in the winter.
4. We'll keep the plants in our child'sroom dusted.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the parents of a newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis patient how to administer the pancreatic enzymes. The nurse will advise the parents to administer the enzymes

1. b.i.d.(twice daily).
2. with meals and snacks.
3. every six hours around the clock.
4. q.i.d.(four times daily).

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management. When possible,pets and plants should not be kept in the home.Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:2
Rationale:Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.