The most recent blood count for a child who has received ...

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The most recent blood count for a child who has received chemotherapy last week shows neutropenia. The priority nursing diagnosis for this child is:
 
  a. Risk for infection
  b. Risk for hemorrhage
  c. Altered skin integrity
  d. Disturbance in body image

Question 2

A nurse is repositioning an infant with a known diaphragmatic hernia. The nurse should place the infant in which position?
 
  1. With the head of bed elevated 20 degrees
   2. Supine
   3. Prone
   4. In a semi-fowlers position

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Answer to Question 1

A
The child with neutropenia is at risk for infection.

Answer to Question 2

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1. This position does not take enough pressure off of the respiratory muscles.
2. Supine can cause the collapsing of the chest cavity and increase difficulty breathing.
3. Prone can cause too much pressure on the respiratory muscles and not allow for expansion.
4. Semi-fowlers will allow for pressure to be taken off of the diaphragm and decrease difficulty breathing.