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big1devin

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A nurse works in a clinic that sees both children and adults with asthma. Which assessments will the nurse routinely monitor on patients taking corticosteroids? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Height measurement in children
  2. Bone density test results in adults
  3. IQ measurements in both adults and children
  4. Weight measurements in children
  5. EKGs on adults

Question 2

Which items should not be considered when planning interventions?
 
  1. Acceptability to the client
  2. Current practice guidelines
  3. The personal beliefs of the nurse
  4. Available resources



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4
Rationale 1: Corticosteroids can affect growth in children.
Rationale 2: Corticosteroids can affect bone density in adults.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroids do not affect IQ.
Rationale 4: Corticosteroids can affect growth in children.
Rationale 5: Corticosteroids do not affect EKG readings.

Global Rationale: Corticosteroids can affect growth in children and bone density in children. Corticosteroids do not affect IQ or EKG readings.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Acceptability to the client should be considered when planning interventions.
Rationale 2:Current practice guidelines should be considered when planning interventions.
Rationale 3:Personal beliefs of the nurse should not be considered when planning interventions for a client.
Rationale 4:Available resources should be considered when planning interventions.

Global Rationale: Personal beliefs of the nurse should not be considered when planning interventions for a client. Acceptability to the client, current practice guidelines, and available resources should all be considered when planning interventions.




big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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