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asmith134

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A nurse is teaching a parent group about caring for their infants and toddlers. What does the nurse teach to prevent a serious neurological problem in infants?
 
  A.
  Always treat any temperature elevation to prevent seizures.
  B.
  Avoid vaccinations with live, attenuated viruses.
  C.
  Do not use artificial sweeteners in your baby's food.
  D.
  Never give honey to a child less than 1 year of age.

Question 2

A woman is considering a second pregnancy, but tells the nurse she is not sure she wants to get pregnant again because her first child was born with spina bifida. She is taking folic acid on the advice of her health-care provider.
 
  Which information can the nurse provide this woman?
  A.
  Alpha-fetoprotein testing can be done in pregnancy.
  B.
  Genetic testing is available for this condition.
  C.
  It is rare for two children in one family to be affected.
  D.
  Usually spina bifida affects only female children.



Sierray

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Infant botulism can be caused by feeding honey to a child less than 12 months of age, so the nurse teaches parents to avoid this. The other statements are inaccurate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
During pregnancy, testing of maternal blood for elevated alpha-fetoprotein is available for an early indication of spina bifida. The other options are incorrect.



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