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kshipps

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is dealing with a preschool-age child with a life-threatening illness. What should the nurse remember the child's concept of death is at this age?
 
  a. That it is final
  b. Only a fear of separation from her parents
  c. That a person becomes alive again soon after death
  d. An understanding based on simple logic

Question 2

The nurse notes that a 4-year-old child's gums bleed easily and he has bruising and petechiae on his extremities. Which lab value is consistent with these symptoms?
 
  a. Platelet count of 25,000/mm3
  b. Hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL
  c. Hematocrit level of 36
  d. Leukocyte count of 14,000/mm3


elizabethrperez

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

ANS: C
The preschooler views death as reversible and temporary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 400,000/mm3. This finding is very low, indicating an increased bleeding potential.


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