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newbem

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A 17-year-old lifeguard presents to the health center with blistering of the skin on his back. What nursing interventions should you provide for him?
 
  1. Cool baths and compresses
   2. Additional fluids to prevent dehydration
   3. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for pain
   4. All of the above

Question 2

In order to help reduce the threat of a toddler drowning, the nurse can advise parents to:
 
  a. Tell the child not to play in the water
  b. Allow unsupervised playing in a shallow bath
  c. Cover wading pools with a bed sheet after use
  d. Supervise the child when near a water source



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Answer to Question 1

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1. This will provide comfort to the area.
2. The teen is at risk for dehydration because of the amount of fluid being released from the burned skin.
3. The medication will help reduce inflammation to the area.
4. All of the above are appropriate for second-degree sunburns.

Answer to Question 2

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Toddlers should never be left alone near a swimming pool or in a bathroom. Most toddlers love water and want to play in it, but they have no depth perception. Telling a toddler not to play in the water is not assurance that they will avoid the danger.



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