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DyllonKazuo

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The nurse includes in the discharge planning for a child recovering from Kawasaki disease that while on antiplatelet therapy, the child should avoid:
 
  a. High altitudes
  b. Contact sports
  c. Outdoor play
  d. Returning to school

Question 2

Common treatments for tick bites include all of the following except:
 
  1. Doxycycline.
   2. Citronella oil.
   3. Lavender oil.
   4. Calamine lotion.



courtney_bruh

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Answer to Question 1

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The antiplatelet therapy (aspirin) may cause excessive bleeding. Noncontact play is beneficial as is returning to school. High altitudes have no effect on aspirin therapy.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Doxycycline is a common treatment for tick bites.
2. Citronella oil is a common comfort measure for tick bites.
3. Lavender oil is a common comfort measure for tick bites.
4. Calamine lotion does not provide comfort for nor treats tick bites.



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