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CharlieWard

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What major accomplishment occurred as the result of the work of the first school nurse in the United States?
 
  a. The number of children excluded from school dropped significantly.
  b. The incidence of whooping cough decreased by 50.
  c. The number of playground accidents dropped significantly.
  d. The number of immunized children increased by 50.

Question 2

The nurse is observing a child with sickle cell disease. Dehydration is a common problem encountered in this disease. The nurse will observe for which of the following symptoms of dehydration:
 
  a. Slow, pounding pulse
  b. Weight gain
  c. Increased urination
  d. Depressed fontanels


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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A Correct. Lillian Wald of New York City was astonished by the number of children who never returned to school after being excluded for a communicable disease. After the first school nurse was in place, the exclusion rates dropped significantly.
B Incorrect. The noted major accomplishment as a result of adding the school nurse was not a decrease in whooping cough.
C Incorrect. The noted major accomplishment as a result of adding the school nurse was not a decrease in playground accidents.
D Incorrect. The noted major accomplishment as a result of adding the school nurse was not a increase in the number of immunized children.

Answer to Question 2

D
A dehydrated child will have a rapid, thready pulse, decreased weight, decreased urination, and depressed fontanels.


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