The nurse is aware that the leading cause of acquired heart ...

[mwit1967]

The nurse is aware that the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children is __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A pediatric intensive care nurse is caring for a boy with superficial partial thickness burns on his lower legs and chest. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note during the emergent phase of the burn injury? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. A decrease in the baseline heart rate
   2. An increase in blood pressure
   3. Decreased body temperature
   4. An elevated hematocrit
   5. Decreased hemoglobin

[tanna.moeller]

Answer to Question 1

Kawasaki Disease
The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children is Kawasaki disease.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4
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1. The baseline heart rate may be elevated at this time.
2. The blood pressure will be decreased because of the fluid loss.
3. The body temperature will be low because of the lack of subcutaneous tissue and capillary permeability.
4. The hematocrit will be elevated due to the increased capillary permeability and water loss.
5. The hemoglobin will be increased due to the increased capillary permeability and water loss.