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wenmo

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse administering phototherapy ordered by the primary care provider must take special safety precautions and:
 
  a. check the baby's blood glucose before therapy
  b. cover the baby with a sheet during therapy
  c. shield the baby's eyes and protect the gonads
  d. apply a special sunscreen prior to the treatment

Question 2

The nurse is talking with parents about the prevention of otitis media. Which of the following would the nurse identify as preventive measures?
 
  a. immunizations and breastfeeding
  b. daily vitamin and mineral supplement
  c. providing the child with adequate calories and a balanced diet
  d. side-lying position for sleep


raili21

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

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A Incorrect. Special safety precautions when administering phototherapy is not to check the baby's blood glucose before therapy.
B Incorrect. Special safety precautions when administering phototherapy is not to cover the baby with a sheet during therapy.
C Correct. Special safety precautions when administering phototherapy requires the nurse to shield the baby's eyes (prevent retinal damage) and protect the gonads since maximum exposure is accomplished when the newborn is unclothed.
D Incorrect. Special safety precautions when administering phototherapy is not to apply a special sunscreen prior to the treatment.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. Immunizations and breastfeeding have been identified as preventive measures of otitis media.
B Incorrect. Daily vitamin and mineral supplement are not effective prevention.
C Incorrect. Providing the child with adequate calories and a balanced diet does not prevent otitis media.
D Incorrect. Side-lying position for sleep does not prevent otitis media.


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