A pediatric clinic nurse is educating parents about an important ...

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A pediatric clinic nurse is educating parents about an important primary prevention measure for hepatitis A. Which topic does the nurse include in the teaching session?
 
  A.
  Genetic counseling
  B.
  Immune globulin
  C.
  Immunization
  D.
  Oatmeal baths

Question 2

A mother is distraught after learning that her son has Hirschsprung disease. She asks the nurse how she could have prevented this from occurring. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Did you use recreational drugs during pregnancy?
  B.
  How much alcohol did you consume while pregnant?
  C.
  Nothing; this disease seems to be familial in origin.
  D.
  You probably did not get enough folic acid in your diet.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Primary prevention measures are those that prevent the onset of disease. Immunizations are a prime example of primary prevention. Immune globulin is given to children after an exposure, and although it is considered a primary prevention measure, it is not as important as vaccination. Genetic counseling is not indicated because hepatitis is a viral disease. Oatmeal baths would be suggested for a child who already has hepatitis and pruritus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hirschsprung disease is a familial condition, often associated with other congenital abnormalities such as trisomy 21. The nurse should assure the mother that she did not cause this problem. The other options are not appropriate.