A child with a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma should have a ...

[vicotolentino]

A child with a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma should have a priority assessment of:
 
  1. Temperature.
   2. Blood glucose levels.
   3. Urine output.
   4. Weight.

Question 2

Which of the following is included in most car seat laws?
 
  1. Children under 1 year of age and under 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing child seat.
   2. Children weighing over 40 pounds must ride in a booster seat until 8 years of age or at least until the child is 4 feet, 9 inches tall.
   3. Children over 1 year of age do not need a car seat.
   4. All of the above

[cam1229]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Temperature instability is not an issue with pheochromocytoma.
2. Blood glucose levels can change rapidly and should have careful assessment.
3. Urine output should be monitored, but it is not the priority.
4. Weight checks should be done pre- and post-op, but are not the priority.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Children under 1 year of age and under 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing child seat.
2. A child's age does not influence what type of seat the child should be in.
3. Children need to be in a car seat until 70 pounds. Then the child should be using a seat belt.
4. Children under 1 year of age and under 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing child seat.

[vicotolentino]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tkempin]

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