A nurse assessing a 6 year old with cardiomyopathy would ...

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A nurse assessing a 6 year old with cardiomyopathy would anticipate which of the following signs in his assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A murmur with a thrill
   2. Fatigue when eating
   3. Dysrhythmia after playing with toy cars
   4. Sweating while sitting in bed watching cartoons
   5. Dizziness when standing at the bedside

Question 2

The school nurse teaching a safety course for in-line skating, which is very popular among students at the school, makes a point to include recommendations to:
 
  a. Wear protective gear when the surface is slick
  b. Skate in the middle of the sidewalk
  c. Observe traffic regulations and yield to pedestrians
  d. Use caution in heavy traffic areas

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Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
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1. The murmur will be a gallop.
2. Fatigue occurs with many activities, including eating.
3. Dysrhythmias can occur at any time.
4. Sweating occurs when eating, not during quiet times.
5. Dizziness while standing or changing positions is common.

Answer to Question 2

C
Children should wear protective gear at all times. They should be instructed to skate on the right side of the sidewalk. Skaters should observe traffic regulations. They should completely avoid heavy traffic areas.

[rl]

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[AngeliqueG]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it