Discharge teaching for a child with Congenital Adrenal ...

[Diane]

Discharge teaching for a child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia includes the administration of medication for stress dosing. This should be followed when:
 
  1. The child is going to be more active for the day.
   2. The child has a high fever.
   3. A dose has been missed.
   4. The child has not had adequate nutrition for a day.

Question 2

What is the recommended age for the introduction of fresh milk?
 
  1. 12 months
   2. 4 months
   3. 9 months
   4. 15 months

[vish98]

Answer to Question 1

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1. The initial dosing should be effective for an active child.
2. A high fever increases metabolism and can create a need for a higher dose of the medication.
3. Missed doses should be taken as soon as remembered.
4. An inadequate diet for one day does not change the medication dosing.

Answer to Question 2

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1. It is recommended that fresh milk is introduced at 12 months.
2. An infant is too young for fresh milk.
3. An infant is too young for fresh milk.
4. Fresh milk should be introduced earlier.

[Diane]

Excellent

[atrochim]

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