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joesmith1212

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The nurse teaches new parents about caring for their child during a cold. Which of the following statements about treatment for the common cold is correct?
 
  a. A common cold is easily cured
  b. A cold should be treated early
  c. Food should be forced if appetite is poor
  d. Symptoms of a cold are similar for babies and adults

Question 2

The nurse is assigned to work with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.
 
  The nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia, which tells the nurse to assess for which of the following signs or symptoms? a. level of consciousness c. edema and hyperlipidemia
  b. orientation d. dehydration and weight loss



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Answer to Question 1

B
There is no cure for the common cold. If a cold is suspected, treatment should begin early. Food should not be forced. Appetite will improve when the symptoms do. Symptoms of a cold are different in babies than adults.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for level of consciousness.
B Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for orientation.
C Correct. Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical entity characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia (low levels of albumin in the blood) leading to edema and hyperlipidemia.
D Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for dehydration and weight loss.




joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


olderstudent

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

 

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