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hubes95

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A child with Down's syndrome has been admitted to the hospital with a respiratory condition and is producing thick, tenacious mucus. Which nursing action is the priority?
 
  A.
  Ensuring a patent airway
  B.
  Involving child-life therapy
  C.
  Preventing nosocomial infection
  D.
  Relieving stress at hospitalization

Question 2

A pregnant woman asks the nurse how much alcohol must be consumed to put her fetus at risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. What answer by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Any alcohol during the third trimester
  B.
  Any amount at any time during the pregnancy
  C.
  More than 2 drinks/day in the first trimester
  D.
  Three or more drinks/day throughout pregnancy


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miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
All answers are appropriate nursing interventions; however, the child with Down's syndrome has a small oral cavity and small airway, which can be easily occluded. The priority action of the nurse is to maintain the child's airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Data show that alcohol intake at any time of pregnancy is harmful. The nurse should educate the woman that drinking any amount of alcohol at any time during her pregnancy can increase the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.


hubes95

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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