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mp14 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is making a follow-up visit to the home of a family with a baby newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which outcome indicates that the parents are adjusting to the child's care needs?

A) Baby has gained weight.
B) Baby's foul-smelling stool.
C) Baby produces large stool twice a day.
D) Baby appears flushed and is warm to touch.

Question 2

The nurse is using the formula for bladder capacity to measure the bladder capacity of a 9-year-old girl. What number would the nurse document for this measurement?

A) 9 ounces
B) 10 ounces
C) 11 ounces
D) 12 ounces

parker125 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Children with cystic fibrosis need pancreatic enzyme replacements to help absorb nutrients. The baby gaining weight indicates that these supplements are effective. Foul-smelling stool indicates that additional intervention is needed because fat is not being absorbed. Large stools indicate that nutrients are not being adequately absorbed. Flushing and warmth could indicate a fever or that the home environment is too warm for the child. If children with cystic fibrosis become overheated, they begin to lose excessive sodium and chloride through perspiration and become dehydrated.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The formula for bladder capacity is age in years plus 2 ounces. Therefore, the bladder capacity of the 9-year-old would be 11 ounces.