The nurse caring for the child with asthma weighs the child daily. Why are daily weights important for this child?
A) Determine medication dosages
B) Monitor the child's growth pattern
C) Ensure that the child's food intake is adequate
D) Determine fluid losses
Question 2
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of caregivers of children diagnosed with asthma. Which statement best indicates an understanding of the management and treatment for this diagnosis?
A) We have taken the carpet out of our house and let my mom take our dog.
B) He knows how and even when he needs to use his peak flow meter.
C) Even the babysitter helps us keep up the diary with her symptoms.
D) The medications she takes are all in one place, ready for her to take at any time.
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