A 4-year-old child asks her parent what dying means. A child this ...

[acc299]

A 4-year-old child asks her parent what dying means. A child this age:
 
  a. Normally does not ask about death
  b. Should be given a detailed explanation
  c. May view death as a kind of sleep
  d. Should be discouraged from discussing this topic

Question 2

You would expect to see hypokalemia in which of the following conditions?
 
  a. tissue necrosis c. rapid infusion of IV potassium
  b. renal failure d. loss of gastric or intestinal fluids

[Anton]

Answer to Question 1

C
Children at this age are just beginning to wonder about death. They are not able to fully comprehend it. Children should be given very basic explanations. Allow the child to discuss the topic in a general way. Children often view dying as a type of sleep.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect: You would not expect to see hypokalemia with tissue necrosis. Tissue necrosis is seen with hyperkalemia.
B Incorrect: You would not expect to see hypokalemia with renal failure. This is seen with hyperkalemia.
C Incorrect: You would not expect to see hypokalemia with rapid infusion of IV potassium. This is seen with hyperkalemia
D Correct: You would expect to see hypokalemia with a loss of gastric or intestinal fluids.

[acc299]

Great answer, keep it coming

[epscape]

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