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erika

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Sean is a lively 7-year-old patient. The nurse has recorded the assessment data and compares it to the growth chart. She noticed that his height is in the 50th percentile, but his weight is in the tenth percentile.
 
  What would be the most appropriate next step? a. Report the situation to the nurse in chargeB. Call dietary and increase his caloriesC. Question his parent about his normal eating patterns
 D. Look at his previous measurements to determine his normal growth pattern

Question 2

Which of the following types of pneumonia would be treated with antibiotics?
 
  a. viral c. bacterial
  b. adenoviral d. aspiration



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Answer to Question 1

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A child whose height or weight is at or below the tenth percentile may be normal if the child is demonstrating regular growth. The nurse should first compare the results with the previous measurements to determine if this is consistent for this child.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. Children with viral pneumonia are not treated with antibiotics, as they are not efficacious.
B Incorrect. Children with adenoviral pneumonia are not treated with antibiotics, as they are not efficacious.
C Correct. Children with bacterial pneumonia are treated with antibiotics.
D Incorrect. Children with aspiration pneumonia are not treated with antibiotics, as they are not efficacious. In this instance, the appropriate treatment is mechanical, i.e., immediate suctioning to remove the aspirated debris and the administration of 100 oxygen.




erika

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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