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serike

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What will the nurse teach the child with cystic fibrosis to take in order to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients?
 
  a. Pancreatic enzymes
  b. Water-soluble minerals
  c. Fat-soluble vitamins
  d. Salt supplements

Question 2

How would the nurse advise a mother to clear the nostrils when her infant has a cold?
 
  a. Clear the nasal passages after the infant has a feeding.
  b. Use over-the-counter nose drops to clear passages.
  c. Remove nasal secretions with a bulb syringe.
  d. Instill saline nose drops after clearing away secretions.


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Swizqar

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

ANS: A
An oral pancreatic enzyme is given to the child with every meal and with snacks to replace the pancreatic enzymes that the child's body cannot produce.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nasal passages can be cleared by instilling a few drops of saline into the nose and then suctioning the secretions with a bulb syringe.


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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