Child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis

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1. The father of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis visits his child in the hospital. He states that he thinks the hospital food does not agree with his child because he notices the child has a loose stool with a very bad odour. None of his other children have that type of stool. He brought some loperamide (Imodium) pills from the drugstore to give to the child. What is the best response of the practical nurse?

2. What factors should be considered when assessing the growth and development of children with chronic conditions?

3. What are some activities that a parent can do with a school-age child with a chronic condition at home that could contribute to a sense of industry?

4. List 4 nursing responsibilities for children with disabilities.

5. A 6-month-old infant is admitted with a diagnosis of meningitis? Please answer the following questions

1. What is meningitis?

2. What is the main cause of bacterial meningitis in newborn infants?

3. List 5 clinical manifestations of meningitis

4. How is the diagnosis of meningitis confirmed?

5. List two nursing intervention used in care of the child with a diagnosis of meningitis.

6. The physician orders ceftriaxone for a 5-yr-old child with meningitis, weighing 18 kg.

The dose required is 100 mg/kg/day given IV once daily and the drug comes prediluted in a concentration of 40 mg/mL. Calculate the dose of ceftriaxone in mL. (Please show your work)

a. Calculate the dose in mg: ____________________

b. Divide the dose by frequency: ____________________

c Convert the mg dose to mL:_____________

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