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Alygatorr01285

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A nurse is assisting the doctor with the examination of a 2 week old with developmental dysplasia of the hip. The doctor has ordered a Pavlik harness for the child's hips. The nurse knows that the teaching for the parent should include that:
 
  1. The harness should be worn 24 hours a day.
   2. The harness should only be removed for bathing.
   3. The harness needs to be removed when feeding the infant.
   4. The infant should remain immobile when in the harness.

Question 2

The statement made by a parent that indicates an understanding of the health maintenance of a child with sickle cell anemia is:
 
  a. I should give my child a daily iron supplement..
  b. It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids..
  c. He needs to wear protective equipment if he plays contact sports..
  d. He shouldn't receive any immunizations until he is older..


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moormoney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The harness should be worn 16 to 23 hours a day.
2. The harness does not need to be worn during bathing.
3. The harness should remain on during feedings.
4. The infant can move and be as mobile as he/she wants.

Answer to Question 2

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Prevention of dehydration, which can trigger the sickling process, is a priority goal in the care of a child with sickle cell disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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