Author Question: The nurse is talking to a parent with a child who has a latex allergy. Which statement by the parent ... (Read 96 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is talking to a parent with a child who has a latex allergy. Which statement by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

a. My child will have an allergic reaction if he comes in contact with yeast products.
b. My child may have an upset stomach if he eats a food made with wheat or barley.
c. My child will probably develop an allergy to peanuts.
d. My child should not eat bananas or kiwis.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about newborns born with the congenital defect of myelomeningocele. Which common problem is associated with this defect?

a. Neurogenic bladder
b. Mental retardation
c. Respiratory compromise
d. Cranioschisis

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
There are cross-reactions between latex allergies and a number of foods such as bananas, avocados, kiwi, and chestnuts. Children with a latex allergy will not develop allergies to other food products such as yeast, wheat, barley, or peanuts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Myelomeningocele is one of the most common causes of neuropathic (neurogenic) bladder dysfunction among children. Risk of mental retardation is minimized through early intervention and management of hydrocephalus. Respiratory compromise is not a common problem in myelomeningocele. Cranioschisis is a skull defect through which various tissues protrude. It is not associated with myelomeningocele.