This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are the nurse giving discharge instructions to the caregivers of a child with juvenile ... (Read 86 times)

tnt_battle

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 27, 2018
You are the nurse giving discharge instructions to the caregivers of a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who is going home from the hospital. The caregivers ask about physical activities.
 
  Which of the following activities would be best for this child? a. swimming and golf c. wrestling and karate
  b. football and basketball d. ice hockey and skateboarding

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse most likely find reported on a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
 
  a. increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  b. decreased C-reactive protein
  c. decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
  d. increased hemoglobin


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kjones0604

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct. The best activities for a child with JRA would be swimming and golf. Exercise maintains or increases range of motion and improves strength and endurance. However, high impact and contact sports should be avoided.
B Incorrect. Football and basketball should be avoided because they are contact sports.
C Incorrect. Wrestling and karate should be avoided because they are contact sports.
D Incorrect. Ice hockey, a contact sport, and skateboarding, a high impact sport, should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A Correct. Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common lab finding in a child with JRA. Tests reflecting inflammation are used in JRA; however, there are no specific diagnostic laboratory tests.
B Incorrect. An elevated C-reactive protein would be seen in JRA.
C Incorrect. An increased WBC would be seen in JRA.
D Incorrect. Decreased hemoglobin would be seen in JRA.


tnt_battle

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


Kjones0604

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ... Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ...
Preschool and child care afford opportunities for many new experiences but also can be stressful for ... Preschool and child care afford opportunities for many new experiences but also can be stressful for ...
Persistent Juvenile Traits in Salamanders Persistent Juvenile Traits in Salamanders
Video: Endocytosis -Types and Phagocytosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library