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gbarreiro

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The nurse working with infants knows that infants have a unique response to pain, which is to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
 
  a. yawn several times over a couple of minutes
  b. claw at the air with their hands
  c. utter piercing cries and arch the back in an extreme way
  d. withdraw, cry, and have a furrowed brow and a taut tongue

Question 2

The statement made by a parent that indicates an understanding of the topical application of medications for atopic dermatitis is:
 
  a. I apply the medication after a bath and when my child is completely dry..
  b. I wash my child with a washcloth using a brisk circular motion..
  c. I apply the corticosteroid before any other medication..
  d. I use powder and cornstarch to keep the skin dry..



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Jadwiga9

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Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect: Infants have a unique response to pain which is not exhibited by behaviors such as yawning several times over a couple of minutes.
B Incorrect: Infants have a unique response to pain which is not exhibited by behaviors such as clawing at the air with their hands.
C Incorrect: Infants do not respond to pain by exhibiting utter piercing cries and arching the back in an extreme way. however, infants do have a distinctive cry in response to pain which is high-pitched and shrill.
D Correct: Infants have a unique response to pain, which is to exhibit behaviors such as withdrawal from painful stimuli, cry, and have a furrowed brow and a taut tongue.

Answer to Question 2

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Topical corticosteroids should be applied before any other medications. Topical medications should be applied 3 minutes after a bath. Washcloths and powders should not be used.




gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


dawsa925

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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