This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A child diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma has undergone abdominal surgery to remove the tumor. ... (Read 48 times)

jon_i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jun 28, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jackie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
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.


jon_i

  • Member
  • Posts: 549
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

LVPMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Surgery Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Surgery
Process Flow Diagram of a Dual-Stage Pressure System Process Flow Diagram of a Dual-Stage Pressure System
A child with Down syndrome. A child with Down syndrome.
Continue the process until the canister is empty and the engine stalls. Remove the cleaning ... Continue the process until the canister is empty and the engine stalls. Remove the cleaning ...
Stage of Surgical Anesthesia: Guedel's Classification Stage of Surgical Anesthesia: Guedel's Classification
Abdominal Massage Facilitates Bowel Movement. Abdominal Massage Facilitates Bowel Movement.
Video: Structure of a Ribosome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library