Author Question: The mother of a child who has pneumonia is asking what could have been done to prevent the ... (Read 15 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The mother of a child who has pneumonia is asking what could have been done to prevent the infection. The nurse teaches the mother that children older than 2 years:

a. are still protected by antibodies from the mother.
b. can be inoculated against pneumococcal pneumonia.
c. may have nutritional deficits that make them vulnerable.
d. are frequently sedentary, which makes them susceptible to infections.

Question 2

When there is sustained skin pressure, especially over bony prominences, pressure ulcers may form as a result of:

a. heat from pressure.
b. collapse of blood vessels.
c. friction from pressure.
d. collapse of skin tissue.

ankilker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The new recommendations for inoculations include protection against pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

B
A pressure ulcer occurs when there is sufficient pressure to collapse the blood vessels.