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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jul 8, 2018
MC A ventilator-dependent student joins the school and does not need a personal care attendant. Before providing care to the student, the nurse should
 
  A. Review the student's Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for other aspects of care that the student may need in addition to tracheostomy care.
   B. Ask to have a joint conference with the parents, teachers, and school administrators about caring for this student.
   C. Teach the teacher how to provide appropriate tracheostomy care.
   D. Research tracheostomy-suctioning procedures.

Question 2

MC Many of the students at the school have sickle cell disease. An important intervention by the nurse for this population is to
 
  A. Ensure that these students receive adequate hydration.
   B. Ensure that the room temperatures are warmer than normal.
   C. Monitor the students for any bruising.
   D. Restrict their activity during physical education time.


leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A. Review the student's Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for other aspects of care that the student may need in addition to tracheostomy care.

Answer to Question 2

A. Ensure that these students receive adequate hydration.


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