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renzo156

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The parents of a child with congenital adrenal hyperplasia bring the child to the emergency department for evaluation because the child has had persistent vomiting.
 
  Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the child is experiencing an acute adrenal crisis?
  A) Hypernatremia
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Hypertension
  D) Hyperkalemia

Question 2

A 10-month-old is brought to the emergency department by her parents after they found her face down in the bathtub. The mother said, I just left the bathroom to answer the phone. When I came back, I found her.
 
   Which of the following assessments would be the priority?
  A) Airway, breathing, and circulation
  B) Level of consciousness
  C) Vital signs
  D) Pupillary response


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robbielu01

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


renzo156

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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