Infantile spinal muscular atrophy contains all of the following ...

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Infantile spinal muscular atrophy contains all of the following characteristics except:
 
  1. Muscle wasting of voluntary muscles.
   2. Type 1 can begin in utero.
   3. Inability to suck occurs early in life.
   4. It is associated with children who are intellectually slower.

Question 2

Tabitha has been admitted with influenza. The nurse discusses the plan of care with the family. The child will be in droplet isolation. The reason for the droplet isolation is because:
 
  1. The goal is to not bring in any outside infections to the child, as pneumonia can be a complication.
   2. The goal is to prevent the spread of the virus to any of the health-care workers and other patients.
   3. The goal is to prevent a massive outbreak within the community.
   4. The goal is to provide a quiet environment for the child to rest.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Muscle wasting is noted in these dystrophies.
2. Type 1 may start with the fetus.
3. Suckling is the strongest at the earliest points of life. As time progresses, the muscle weakens, making feeding difficult.
4. Children with the disease show cognitive delays.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The child's immune system is compromised, but the concern in droplet transfer to others.
2. Influenza is highly contagious through droplet formation. The isolation will help prevent the spread of the disease.
3. Influenza can be widespread, but the question is focusing on the family's needs.
4. The child needs rest to recover, but the answer addresses the droplet communicability of Influenza.