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jerry coleman

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A school-age child is admitted with vaso-occlusive Sickle Cell crisis. The child's care should include which of the following?
 
  1. Hydration and pain management
   2. Oxygenation and factor VIII replacement
   3. Electrolyte replacement and the administration of heparin
   4. Correction of alkalosis and reduction of energy expenditure

Question 2

The nurse draws a picture of fetal circulation showing how blood flows from the right atrium to the left atrium through the:
 
  a. Ductus arteriosus
  b. Foramen ovale
  c. Ductus venous
  d. Pulmonary arteries


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Hydration and pain medication are needed in order for the child to heal.
2. Oxygenation is needed, but factor VIII is not used in Sickle Cell treatment.
3. Hydration is important, but the use of heparin will not decrease the pain.
4. The child needs a balanced electrolyte state and can be as active as possible without pain.

Answer to Question 2

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In fetal circulation, the blood flows through a hole in the septum between the atria called the foramen ovale. The opening closes at birth.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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