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A nurse is assessing a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Rhinorrhea.
Choice A is wrong because rhinorrhea is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.
B. Weight gain.
Choice B is wrong because weight gain is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis; in fact, difficulty gaining weight is a common symptom.
C. Visible peristalsis.
Choice C is wrong because visible peristalsis is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.
D. Steatorrhea.
Steatorrhea, or fatty stools, is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis can cause the pancreas to become blocked with mucus, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the small intestine. This can result in difficulty absorbing nutrients from food and can lead to steatorrhea.
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Full Explanation
Steatorrhea, or fatty stools, is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis can cause the pancreas to become blocked with mucus, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the small intestine.
This can result in difficulty absorbing nutrients from food and can lead to steatorrhea.
Choice A is wrong because rhinorrhea is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.
Choice B is wrong because weight gain is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis; in fact, difficulty gaining weight is a common symptom.
Choice C is wrong because visible peristalsis is not a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.
Similar Questions
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has a seizure disorder.
Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizures?
A. Prolonged headache.
Choice Ais wrong because prolonged headache is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
B. Exposure to secondhand smoke.
Choice B is wrong because exposure to secondhand smoke is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
C. Decreased temperature.
Choice Cis wrong because decreased temperature is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
D. Lack of sleep.
Overtiredness is a commonly reported seizure trigger for school-age children with a seizure disorder.
Full Explanation
Overtiredness is a commonly reported seizure trigger for school-age children with a seizure disorder.
Choice A is wrong because prolonged headache is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
Choice B is wrong because exposure to secondhand smoke is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
Choice C is wrong because decreased temperature is not mentioned as a common trigger for seizures.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will dress my baby in lightweight clothing to sleep.”
Overheating is a risk factor for SIDS, so it’s important to dress the baby in lightweight clothing to sleep.
B. "I will lay my baby on her side to sleep for naps.”
Choice B is wrong because infants should always be placed on their back to sleep, not on their side.
C. "I will have my baby sleep next to me in bed during the night.”
Choice C is wrong because bed-sharing increases the risk of SIDS.
D. "I will move my baby's stuffed animal to the corner of her crib while she sleeps.”
Choice D is wrong because stuffed animals should not be placed in the crib with the baby as they can increase the risk of suffocation.
Full Explanation
Overheating is a risk factor for SIDS, so it’s important to dress the baby in lightweight clothing to sleep.
Choice B is wrong because infants should always be placed on their back to sleep, not on their side.
Choice C is wrong because bed-sharing increases the risk of SIDS.
Choice D is wrong because stuffed animals should not be placed in the crib with the baby as they can increase the risk of suffocation 2.
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for an invasive procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Plan for a 30-minute teaching session about the procedure.
Choice A is wrong because a 30-minute teaching session may not be necessary or appropriate for a school-age child.
B. Demonstrate deep-breathing and counting exercises.
Deep-breathing and counting exercises can help the child relax and cope with anxiety before the procedure.
C. Use vague language to describe the procedure.
Choice C is wrong because it’s important to use clear and honest language when explaining the procedure to the child.
D. Explain the procedure to the child when they are in the playroom.
Choice D is wrong because it’s important to explain the procedure to the child in a calm and quiet environment, not in the playroom.
Full Explanation
Deep-breathing and counting exercises can help the child relax and cope with anxiety before the procedure.
Choice A is wrong because a 30-minute teaching session may not be necessary or appropriate for a school-age child.
Choice C is wrong because it’s important to use clear and honest language when explaining the procedure to the child.
Choice D is wrong because it’s important to explain the procedure to the child in a calm and quiet environment, not in the playroom.