Author Question: A nurse is instituting neutropenic precautions for a child. Which of the following would the nurse ... (Read 19 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

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.