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A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "A nurse will insert an IV prior to the test.”
Choice A is wrong because an IV is not necessary for this test.
B. "We will measure the amount of protein in your baby's urine over a 24 hour period.”
Choice B is wrong because the test measures chloride in sweat, not protein in urine.
C. "The test will measure the amount of chloride in your baby's sweat.”
Pilocarpine iontophoresis is a test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in a person’s sweat.
D. "Your baby will need to fast for 8 hours prior to the test.”
Choice D is wrong because fasting is not required for this test.
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Full Explanation
Pilocarpine iontophoresis is a test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in a person’s sweat.
Choice A is wrong because an IV is not necessary for this test.
Choice B is wrong because the test measures chloride in sweat, not protein in urine.
Choice D is wrong because fasting is not required for this test.
Similar Questions
A nurse is providing teaching about the effects of sun exposure to a parent of a toddler.
Which of the following responses by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "My child should remain under a beach umbrella during morning hours.”
Choice A is wrong because while staying under a beach umbrella can provide some protection from the sun, it is not enough on its own.
B. "I should dress my child in loose-weave clothing.”
Choice B is wrong because loose-weave clothing may not provide enough protection from the sun’s rays.
C. "I should apply a 10 SPF sunscreen to my child's entire body.”
Choice C is wrong because a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is recommended for adequate protection.
D. "My child should wear a wide-brimmed hat.”
Wearing a wide-brimmed hat can help protect a child’s face, neck and ears from the harmful effects of the sun.
Full Explanation
Wearing a wide-brimmed hat can help protect a child’s face, neck and ears from the harmful effects of the sun.
Choice A is wrong because while staying under a beach umbrella can provide some protection from the sun, it is not enough on its own.
Choice B is wrong because loose-weave clothing may not provide enough protection from the sun’s rays.
Choice C is wrong because a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is recommended for adequate protection.
A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.).
A. Increased appetite.
Choice A is wrong because an infant with acute otitis media may have a decreased appetite.
B. Crying.
An infant with acute otitis media may exhibit crying, restlessness and fever.
C. Restlessness.
An infant with acute otitis media may exhibit crying, restlessness and fever.
D. Fever.
An infant with acute otitis media may exhibit crying, restlessness and fever.
E. Enlarged subclavicular lymph node.
Choice E is not the best answer because an enlarged subclavicular lymph node is not a common finding in acute otitis media.
Full Explanation
An infant with acute otitis media may exhibit crying, restlessness and fever.
Choice A is wrong because an infant with acute otitis media may have a decreased appetite.
Choice E is not the best answer because an enlarged subclavicular lymph node is not a common finding in acute otitis media.
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has scabies.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Wash the child's hair with shampoo containing ketoconazole.
Choice A is wrong because ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat fungal infections of the scalp, not scabies.
B. Treat everyone who came into close contact with the child.
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by mites and can spread easily through close physical contact. It is important to treat everyone who came into close contact with the child to prevent reinfestation.
C. Soak combs and brushes in boiling water for 10 min.
Choice C is wrong because while it is important to clean combs and brushes, soaking them in boiling water for 10 minutes may not be necessary.
D. Apply petroleum jelly to the affected areas.
Choice D is wrong because petroleum jelly is not an effective treatment for scabies.
Full Explanation
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by mites and can spread easily through close physical contact.
It is important to treat everyone who came into close contact with the child to prevent reinfestation.
Choice A is wrong because ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat fungal infections of the scalp, not scabies.
Choice C is wrong because while it is important to clean combs and brushes, soaking them in boiling water for 10 minutes may not be necessary.
Choice D is wrong because petroleum jelly is not an effective treatment for scabies.