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joesmith1212

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When a nurse enters the room of a child with chronic lung disease, she notes that the child is sitting in a tripod position. Identify the reason for this positioning by the child.
 
  1. The child feels more comfortable playing in this position.
   2. The child is attempting to have a bowel movement.
   3. The child is having trouble breathing, and the position is comfortable
   4. The child is in a resting position after walking in the hallway.

Question 2

The nurse suggests to the parents of a school-age child that they monitor the rating of video games compiled by the ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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1. The child may feel comfortable in this position, but it is not the primary reason for the positioning.
2. A child will squat on their haunches when having a bowel movement.
3. The tripod position enables the diaphragm to fully expand and attempt to get as much oxygen into the body as possible.
4. A child who is resting will sit or lie down on the bed.

Answer to Question 2

Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
Video game ratings are published by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and are available online.




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