Author Question: A premature infant develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). How will the nurse position ... (Read 96 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A premature infant develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). How will the nurse position the baby? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Upright
2. Semi-Fowler's position
3. Prone position
4. With his head hyperextended
5. With his head in a sniffing position

Question 2

A child has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of otitis media.

When explaining to the mother that the child will be treated for an ear infection, the mother states: Oh, it is important that my child receives hot foods to help my child. Recognizing that this is a cultural preference and that ear infections are cold conditions, the nurse will include which of the following in the child's diet? 1. Cheese and eggs
2. Chicken and fish
3. Fresh fruits and vegetables
4. Goat meat and raisins

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

Answer to Question 1

2,5
Rationale 1: An infant cannot be placed in an upright position.
Rationale 2: The semi-Fowler's position elevates the head of bed. This allows better movement of the diaphragm.
Rationale 3: Prone positioning will not promote respirations.
Rationale 4: The head should not be hyperextended as that position does not open the airway in an infant.
Rationale 5: A sniffing position straightens and shortens the airway and is the position that is best.
Global

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale 1: Cheese and eggs are considered hot foods in many cultures and are used to treat cold conditions.
Rationale 2: Chicken and fish are considered to be cold foods and treat hot conditions, such as diarrhea.
Rationale 3: Fresh fruits and vegetables are considered cold foods and treat hot conditions, such as constipation and fever.
Rationale 4: Goat meat and raisins are considered cold foods and treat hot conditions, such as kidney problems and sore throats.
Global Rationale: