This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The home health nurse caring for a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) instructs the ... (Read 109 times)

KWilfred

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
The home health nurse caring for a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) instructs the family in methods to help avoid osteopenia in their child, which include encouraging: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Mobility
  b. Greater nutritional intake
  c. Weight gain
  d. Inclusion of fiber in the diet
  e. Avoiding exposure to cold climates

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms would an 18-month-old child exhibit when experiencing left-sided heart failure?
 
  1. Tachypnea
   2. Tachycardia
   3. Syncope
   4. Nausea and vomiting



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

macybarnes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Answer to Question 1

A, B
Osteopenia is condition of low bone mass that puts the child at risk for osteoporosis as an adult. Encouraging mobility and greater and more nutritious intake will help prevent the disorder.

Answer to Question 2

1
Feedback
1. Tachypnea is caused by the pooling of secretions and increased incidence of congestive heart disease.
2. Tachycardia is a late sign of left-sided heart failure.
3. Syncope is not a sign of left-sided heart failure.
4. Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of left-sided heart failure.





 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library