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mynx

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A 7-year-old child has been hospitalized for treatment for leukemia. Which nursing action is most appropriate for the child's nutrition?
 
  1. Offer only foods that the child likes.
   2. Turn on the television for distraction while eating.
   3. Offer juice or popsicles every two hours.
   4. Have caregivers visit at mealtime.

Question 2

The school nurse recognizes the signs of an asthmatic attack in the 8-year-old child, which include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Expiratory wheeze
  b. Pulse of 110 beats per minute
  c. Flushed face
  d. Difficulty speaking
  e. Respiration of 15 breaths per minute



Koolkid240

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Answer to Question 1

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1. The child may not want the foods that are the most nutritious, thus requiring the offer of other foods.
2. The television should be off in order to encourage concentration on eating.
3. Juice and popsicles provide empty calories. A concentration on nutritious foods should be made.
4. The caregivers can offer emotional, social, and psychological support to enhance nutritional intake.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
The asthmatic child will demonstrate an expiratory wheeze, tachycardia, dyspnea, tachypnea, pallor, and retractions.



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