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jon_i

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A child is diagnosed with sickle cell disease. The parents are unsure how their child contracted the disease. Which explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Both the mother and the father have the sickle cell trait.
  2. The mother has the trait, but the father doesn't.
  3. The father has the trait, but the mother doesn't.
  4. The mother has sickle cell disease, but the father doesn't have the disease or the trait.

Question 2

The charge nurse on a pediatric unit is making a room assignment for a school-age child diagnosed with sickle cell disease, who is in splenic sequestration crisis. Which room assignment is most appropriate for this client?
 
  1. Semiprivate room
  2. Reverse-isolation room
  3. Contact-isolation room
  4. Private room



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harveenkau8139

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder; both parents must have the trait in order for a child to have the disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Splenic sequestration can be life-threatening, and there is profound anemia. The child does not need an isolation room but should not be placed in a room with any child who may have an infectious illness. The private room is appropriate for this child.




jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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