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jilianpiloj

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A preterm infant is at risk for dehydration from the following causes:
 
  a. Immature kidneys
  b. Variations in room temperature
  c. Cessation of intake
  d. All of the above

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On finding an inguinal hernia in a child, the nurse in the pediatric clinic will teach the mother that until the child has surgery for the hernia, the mother should do which of the following if the child has pain and intense inconsolable irritability
 
  , with or without vomiting and abdominal distension? a. Make an appointment with the physician as soon as possible.
  b. Apply ice to the groin area for 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off for 8 hours.
  c. Contact the physician immediately, or take the child to the emergency room.
  d. Keep the child on bed rest to see if the symptoms subside.



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Answer to Question 1

D
All of the above are causes of dehydration in a preterm infant.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. On finding an inguinal hernia in a child, the nurse will teach the mother that until the child has surgery for the hernia, the mother should observe for pain and intense inconsolable irritability, with or without vomiting and abdominal distension, and treat this as an emergency. Do not settle for an appointment as soon as the physician can see you.
B Incorrect. On finding an inguinal hernia in a child, the nurse will teach the mother that until the child has surgery for the hernia, the mother should observe for pain and intense inconsolable irritability, with or without vomiting and abdominal distension, and treat this as an emergency. Do not apply ice to the groin area for 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off for 8 hours.
C Correct. On finding an inguinal hernia in a child, the nurse will teach the mother that until the child has surgery for the hernia, the mother should observe for pain and intense inconsolable irritability, with or without vomiting and abdominal distension, and treat this as an emergency. Contact the physician immediately, or take the child to the emergency room.
D Incorrect. On finding an inguinal hernia in a child, the nurse will teach the mother that until the child has surgery for the hernia, the mother should observe for pain and intense inconsolable irritability, with or without vomiting and abdominal distension, and treat this as an emergency. Do not keep the child on bed rest to see if the symptoms subside.




jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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