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joesmith1212

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A group of students are reviewing information about neuromuscular disorders.
 
  The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as examples of autoimmune neuromuscular disorders? Select all answers that apply. A) Cerebral palsy
  B) Guillain-Barr syndrome
  C) Myasthenia gravis
  D) Spinal muscular atrophy
  E) Dermatomyositis

Question 2

A child with cerebral palsy has undergone surgery for placement of a baclofen pump. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the parents about caring for their child?
 
  A) Waiting 48 hours before allowing the child to take a tub bath
  B) Not allowing the child to sleep on his side for about 4 weeks
  C) Calling the physician if the child's temperature is over 100.5F
  D) Discouraging the child from stretching or bending forward for 4 weeks



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorders include Guillain-Barr syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and dermatomyositis. Cerebral palsy is associated with brain anoxia. Spinal muscle atrophy is a genetic motor neuron disease.

Answer to Question 2

D
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After insertion of a baclofen pump, the parents should discourage any twisting at the waist, reaching high overhead, stretching, or bending forward or backward for 4 weeks. The child would avoid tub baths for about 2 weeks and avoid sleeping on his stomach for 4 weeks. The parents should notify the physician or nurse practitioner if the child's temperature is greater than 101.5F.



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