The nurse is teaching a group of infants' mothers about the ...

[Collmarie]

The nurse is teaching a group of infants' mothers about the benefits of immunizations. The nurse will explain that the life-threatening disease epiglottitis can be prevented by immunizing against:
 
  1. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
  2. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
  3. Hepatitis B
  4. Polio.

Question 2

Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Teaching has been understood by the parents if they state:
 
  1. We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile..
  2. We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room..
  3. We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter..
  4. We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted..

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella are not causative agents for epiglottitis.
2. The Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) immunization can assist in prevention of epiglottitis.
3. Hepatitis B is not a causative agent for epiglottitis.
4. The polio virus is not a causative agent for epiglottitis.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Control of dust in the child's bedroom is an important aspect of environmental control for asthma management. Replacing carpet with tile will decrease the amount of dust in the room.
2. When possible, pets should not be kept in the home of children with asthma.
3. Smoke from fireplaces should be eliminated.
4. When possible, plants should not be kept in the home of children with asthma.

[Collmarie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bitingbit]

Excellent