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A patient pregnant with a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome is weighing the consequences of carrying the baby to term. Which information should the nurse consider regarding the possible concerns for a child with Down syndrome?
 
  A) Suffer from severe retardation
  B) Higher risk of developing leukemia than those in the general population
  C) Are cognitively impaired and often threatens the safety of others in their homes and neighborhoods
  D) Have many needs and there are so many demands on the family that the family structure rarely holds up

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The mother of a 2-year-old child with a spica cast to correct her hip dysplasia is concerned because the child is vomiting after eating. The child's body temperature is normal. What should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?
 
  A) Bring the child to the hospital if a fever develops or is unable to keep food down for 24 hours.
  B) The vomiting is a possible sign of infection and the child should be brought to the hospital.
  C) This is a reaction to the analgesics. Observe the child for the next eight hours and see what happens.
  D) If the child has no fever and wants to eat, the cast may be too tight. The cast needs to be reapplied.



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pocatato

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D




ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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