A child has recently been diagnosed with aplastic anemia.Support ...

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A child has recently been diagnosed with aplastic anemia.Support for the family should include
 
  1. referrals to support groups andsocial services.
  2. short-term support.
  3. genetic counseling.
  4. nutrition counseling.

Question 2

A pregnant patient who swims 35 times per week asks the nurse whether she should stop this activity. What is the appropriate nursing response?
 
  1. You should decrease the number of times you swim per week.
  2. Continuing your exercise program would be beneficial.
  3. You should discontinue your exercise program immediately.
  4. You should consider a less strenuous type of exercise.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Families require support in dealing with a child who has a lifethreatening disease. They should be referred to support groups for counseling,if indicated,and to social services. The support will be long term in nature. Aplastic anemia is not a genetically transmitted disease.Nutrition counseling is not a priority and may or may not be needed with aplastic anemia.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: There is no need to decrease the number of times swimming per week.
Rationale 2: Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily is recommended for pregnant women. Women who exercise regularly have better muscle tone, self-image, bowel function, energy levels, sleep, and postpartum recovery than do those who are sedentary.
Rationale 3: Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily is recommended for pregnant women.
Rationale 4: Swimming is an appropriate exercise during pregnancy.