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Tirant22

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Which of the following is a priority in caring for a patient whose parents have consented to donating the child's organs?
 
  1. Prepping the patient and family for the surgical procedures to procure the organs
   2. Allowing the family as much time as they need to say goodbye to the patient
   3. Supporting the family in choosing a funeral home for their child
   4. Providing education to the parents about organ donation

Question 2

The most commonly used measure to diagnose obesity is:
 
  1. Body mass index.
   2. Ultrasound.
   3. Weight measurement.
   4. Cholesterol measurement.



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1. The priority in organ donation patients is to prep them for surgery and organ procurement. The sooner the organs are procured, the more viable the organs. All of the other choices important, but not the top priority.
2. The sooner the organs are procured, the more viable the organs.
3. The funeral home choice should only be made by the family.
4. The parents should have been educated about the donation process prior to the consent being signed.

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1. Body mass index is the most commonly used measurement for diagnosing obesity. The CDC web site allows for the computation of body mass index for children and adults.
2. Ultrasounds do not assess obesity.
3. Weight measurements may be part of the diagnosis, but are not as definitive as the body mass index.
4. Cholesterol measurements may be part of the diagnosis, but are not as definitive as the body mass index.




Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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