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TFauchery

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A 4-year-old patient receives a diagnosis of anemia. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient knows that for most children, anemia is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of other diseases and is caused by:
 
  A) increased production of white blood cells.
  B) decreased destruction of white blood cells.
  C) decreased production of red blood cells.
  D) decreased destruction of red blood cells.

Question 2

What advice would be most appropriate for the child with a stinging-insect allergy?
 
  A) Join a peer support group to help relieve anxiety about this problem.
  B) Consult a genetic counselor to reveal other susceptible family members.
  C) Obtain a Medic-Alert bracelet so the presence of the allergy can be identified easily.
  D) Arrange for allergy testing for foods with ingredients similar to those in insect venom.


ankilker

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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