A school nurse suspects that a child who fell at recess has a ...

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A school nurse suspects that a child who fell at recess has a fractured arm. Which should the nurse consider when applying a splint to transport the child to the hospital?
 
  1. The splint is applied firmly enough to prevent swelling.
  2. The arm is fully extended in the splint.
  3. The splint is fully padded to prevent skin damage.
  4. The joints above and below the suspected fracture are immobilized by the splint.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a toddler-age client who is diagnosed with celiac disease. Which interventions will the nurse include in the toddler's plan of care? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Temporary removal of wheat products from the diet
  2. Permanent removal of oat products from the diet
  3. Fat-soluble vitamin supplements
  4. Avoidance of processed foods
  5. Obtaining a dietary prescription

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Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation:
1. The purpose of the splint is not to prevent swelling.
2. The nurse will not want to manipulate the arm, so the nurse will splint the arm in the position it is found.
3. The splint does not need to be padded.
4. This is the important concept in splintingimmobilizi ng the joint above and below the fracture to prevent movement of the bones.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Wheat products contain gluten; therefore, these products must be removed permanently from the diet.
2. Oat products are often tolerated by clients diagnosed with celiac disease.
3. Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are often needed by clients diagnosed with celiac disease.
4. Processed foods should be avoided because they are often hidden sources of gluten.
5. A dietary prescription is often necessary for clients diagnosed with celiac disease because this allows insurance company coverage for the purchase of specialized foods.