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Evvie72

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After instilling nose drops, the nurse will keep the infant in the head down position for at least _________ seconds.
 
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The nurse is aware that because of the function of the mist tent that a child is at risk for ________________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

30

The retained position for 30 seconds to 1 minute allows the nose drops to enter deeply into the nostril.

Answer to Question 2

hypothermia

Children in mist tents are at risk for hypothermia because of the high humidity and the cooled oxygen. These children should be dressed warmly and changed frequently. The bed linens should be changed frequently as they absorb moisture from the tent as well.



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