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Redwolflake15

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A nurse is instituting neutropenic precautions for a child. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Placing the child in a semiprivate room
  B) Avoiding rectal exams, suppositories, and enemas
  C) Placing a mask on the child when outside the room
  D) Encouraging an intake of raw fruits and vegetables
  E) Discouraging fresh flowers in the child's room

Question 2

Which of the following newborns would the nurse recognize as being most at risk for developing respiratory distress syndrome?
 
  a. A 35-week-gestation female baby born vaginally 72 hours after the rupture of membranes
  b. A 36-week-gestation male baby born by cesarean delivery to a mother with insulin-dependent diabetes
  c. A 35-week-gestation male baby born vaginally to a mother addicted to heroin
  d. A 35-week-gestation female baby born vaginally to a mother who has pregnancy-induced hypertension



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vickyvicksss

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, E

Answer to Question 2

B
Infants of mothers who have diabetes have delayed production of surfactant, placing the infant at risk for respiratory distress syndrome.




Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


raili21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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