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| Describe the purpose of broncholdilators |
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| What are the physical assessment findings for a child with asthma? |
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| Expiratory wheezing, Rales, right cough, and signs of altered blood gases |
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| What nutritional support should be provided for a child with cystic fibrosis? |
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| Pancreatic enzyme replacement, fat-soluble vitamins, and moderate to low carbohydrate, high protein, moderate to high fat diet |
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| Why is genetic counseling important for the family of a child with cystic fibrosis? |
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| Because the disease is autosomal-recessive in its genetic pattern |
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| List seven signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric client. |
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| Restlessness, tachycardia, tachypnea, diaphoresis, flaring nostrils, retractions, and grunting |
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| Describe the care of a child in a mist tent |
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| Monitor childs temperature; Keep tent edges tucked in; keep clothing dry; assess respiratory status; look at child inside tent |
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| What postion does a child with epiglottitis assume? |
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| Upright, sitting with chin out and tongue protruding "tripod position" |
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| Why are IV fluids important for a child with an increased RR? |
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| The child is at risk for dehydration and acid-base imbalance |
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| Children with chronic otitis media are at risk for developing what problem? |
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| What is the most common post-op complications following a tonsillectomy? Describe the signs and symptoms of this complication. |
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| Hemorrhage; frequent swallowing, vomiting fresh blood and clearing throat. |
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