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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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A child with a myelomeningocele has a latex allergy. Which product should not be used for a dressing change for this child?
 
  1. 4  4 gauze
  2. Transpore tape
  3. Elastoplast
  4. Duoderm

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A child has been placed on a corticosteroid for a rash caused by graftversus-host-disease. A side effect of the steroid the nurse should monitor is
 
  1. hyperglycemia.
  2. renal toxicity.
  3. hepatic toxicity.
  4. seizures.


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alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:3
Rationale:Elastoplast is a product that frequently contains latex;4  4 gauze, transpore tape,and duoderm are latex-free.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1
Rationale:Hyperglycemia is a side effect of steroid therapy.Renal and hepatic toxicity and seizures are not side effects associated with steroid therapy.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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