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jon_i

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A child diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma has undergone abdominal surgery to remove the tumor. He is now receiving chemotherapy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most important?
 
  A) Risk for infection related to chemotherapy
  B) Impaired skin integrity related to abdominal surgery
  C) Grieving related to advanced disease and poor prognosis
  D) Imbalanced nutrition related to adverse effects of chemotherapy

Question 2

The nurse should recognize that which of the following is associated with fetal compromise?
 
  a. Active fetal movements
  b. Contractions lasting 90 seconds
  c. Fetal heart rate in the 140s
  d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
When fetal oxygen is compromised, relaxation of the rectal sphincter allows passage of meconium into the amniotic fluid.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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