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Melani1276

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the best nursing action when a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is sweating, trembling, and pale?
 
  a. Offer the child a glass of water.
  b. Give the child 5 units of regular insulin subcutaneously.
  c. Give the child a glass of orange juice.
  d. Give the child glucagon subcutaneously.

Question 2

The nurse is helping a new mother breastfeed her infant. As the mother's nipple touches the infant's tongue, the tongue pushes outward and away from the nipple.
 
  The mother says, He doesn't like the taste of me or my milk. The nurse explains that this is called the ___________________ _ reflex and is a normal infant response and not an indication of dis-like for the mother.


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

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A A glass of water is not indicated in this situation. An easily digested
carbohydrate is indicated when a child exhibits symptoms of hypoglycemia.
B Insulin would lower blood glucose and is contraindicated for a child with
hypoglycemia.
C Four ounces of orange juice is an appropriate treatment for the conscious child
who is exhibiting signs of hypoglycemia.
D Subcutaneous injection of glucagon is used to treat hypoglycemia when the child
is unconscious.

Answer to Question 2

Extrusion
The extrusion reflex is a normal newborn response and is present until about 4 months of age.


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