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clmills979

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following conditions is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries?
 
  a. acute rheumatic fever c. a waterborne fluke
  b. Kawasaki disease d. cholera

Question 2

The lumbar puncture was successfully completed, and the child tolerated the procedure well. The nurse will perform which of the following interventions to decrease the chance of complications:
 
  a. Instruct the child to lie flat for a certain amount of time
  b. Encourage the child to begin ambulation as soon as possible
  c. Place the patient in a high Fowler's position to facilitate respirations
  d. None of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is acute rheumatic fever (ARF).With the advent of penicillin, the incidence of ARF has decreased substantially in the United States.
B Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not Kawasaki disease.
C Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not a waterborne fluke.
D Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not cholera.

Answer to Question 2

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The child is instructed to lay flat for a certain amount of time, in order to decrease the chance of developing a spinal headache. Ambulation and high Fowler's position would increase the likelihood of having a spinal headache.


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