Gastroesophageal reflux should be treated when a child or infant ...

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Gastroesophageal reflux should be treated when a child or infant exhibits all of the following except:
 
  1. When a baby spits up frequently.
   2. If a baby develops a chronic cough or pneumonia.
   3. When a baby has excessive irritability after meals.
   4. When a child has a persistent sore throat without illness.

Question 2

A staff educational day has been planned for the pediatric unit of a major hospital. The goal is to make the staff culturally competent. This is important because:
 
  1. This competency meets JCAHO requirements.
   2. This competency meets cultural care requirements for the hospital system.
   3. This allows nurses to tailor their care to the patient and provide holistic care.
   4. This education is needed to reach Magnet status.

[missalyssa26]

Answer to Question 1

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1. All babies spit up, but can have reflux that needs treatment.
2. Infants or children with respiratory symptoms should be treated.
3. Infants or children with excessive irritability should be treated.
4. Infants or children with persistent sore throat should be treated, as this makes eating difficult and will affect nutrition.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Not the purpose of the goal
2. Can be a purpose of the hospital, but does not take precedence over the patient.
3. Important to view the patient holistically in order to provide quality care
4. Not the purpose of the goal

[ec501234]

Excellent

[mohan]

Great answer, keep it coming