Author Question: The best chance of survival for a child with cirrhosis is a. Liver transplantation b. Treatment ... (Read 64 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The best chance of survival for a child with cirrhosis is

a. Liver transplantation
b. Treatment with corticosteroids
c. Treatment with immune globulin
d. Provision of nutritional support

Question 2

A nurse is responsible for teaching new parents about the hygienic care of their newborn. The nurse should tell the parents to

a. Avoid washing the head for at least 1 week to prevent heat loss.
b. Sponge bathe only until the cord has fallen off.
c. Cleanse the ears and nose with cotton-tipped swabs, such as Q-tips.
d. Water temperature should be at least 38 C.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
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A The only successful treatment for end-stage liver disease and liver failure may be
liver transplantation, which has improved the prognosis for many children with
cirrhosis.
B Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.
C Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.
D Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A To prevent heat loss, the infant's head should be bathed before unwrapping and
undressing.
B Tub baths may be initiated from birth. Ensure that the infant is fully immersed.
C Q-tips should not be used, because they may cause injury. A corner of a
moistened washcloth should be twisted into shape so that it can be used to
cleanse the ears and nose.
D The ideal temperature of the bath water should be at least 38 C or 100.4 F.