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dalyningkenk

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A child is diagnosed with pinworms. The nurse is preparing to teach the parents methods to prevent recurrence. The nurse's plan is based on the understanding that:
 
  a. Crowded living conditions increases risk
  b. Pinworms are more common in adults
  c. The route of entry is airborne
  d. The child becomes infested by eating contaminated food

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes full thickness burns?
 
  a. They usually heal within 5 to 10 days without scarring.
  b. They are essentially the same as a first-degree burn and are very painful.
  c. They involve the epidermis, dermis, and extend into subcutaneous tissues.
  d. The skin is moist, bright red, painful, and extremely sensitive to cold air.



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Answer to Question 1

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Crowded living conditions increase the risk of pinworms. Pinworms are transmitted by the oral-fecal route. Pinworms are more common in children. The child becomes infected by handling contaminated toys or linen.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Full thickness burns do not usually heal within 5 to 10 days without scarring. This describes a superficial or 1st degree burn.
B Incorrect: Full thickness burns are essentially the same as a first-degree burn and are very painful.
C Correct: Full thickness burns involve the epidermis, dermis, and extend into subcutaneous tissues.
D Incorrect: In full thickness burns the skin is not moist, bright red, painful, and extremely sensitive to cold air. This describes a partial thickness or 2nd degree burn.




dalyningkenk

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


essyface1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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