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anjilletteb

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The care provider has ordered the drug furosemide (Lasix) to treat a child diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Why is the child receiving this medication?
 
  A) Increase vasodilation
  B) Eliminate excess fluids
  C) Slow the heart rate
  D) Strengthen the heart's contractility

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What nursing intervention is highest priority when caring for a child with rheumatic fever?
 
  A) Position the child to relieve joint pain
  B) Monitor the C-reactive protein and ESR levels
  C) Provide age-appropriate diversional activities
  D) Promote rest periods and bed rest


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diana chang

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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