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Celiac disease is an autoimmne disorder in which an individual cannot tolerate gluten, a
protein found in barley, rye, oats and wheat (BROW). Rice, corn and potatoes are allowed in the
diet and can be used as grain substitutes. #72116868 (18)
3 The mother of a 6 year old child with CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) has received instruction
on the use of pancreatic enzymes. Which statement made by the mother indicates a "NEED FOR
FURTHER TEACHING" #72116868 (19)
1. "I need to monitor the total amount of this medication that I give to my child everyday."
2. "I should give this medication with or just before my child has a meal or snack."
3. "It is okay for my child to chew this medication."
4. "It is okay to open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine on a tablespoon of applesauce."
Pancreatic enzyme supplements are used to aid the absorption of carbohydrates, fats and
proteins in a child with CF. They are taken with or just before every meal ( not as needed) ,
should be swallowed whole or sprinkled on an acidic food and should not be crushed or chewed.
They should not be taken with milk. Excessive intake could result in fibrosing colonopathy.
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, 1,4,5 A nurse cares for a frail, elderly client with osteoporosis in a nursing home. Which
interventions are APPROPRIATE to include in the client's care plan to help prevent a hip
fracture? "SELECT ALL THAT APPLY" #72116868 (20)
1. Calcium supplement
2. Encourage bed rest
3. Use of full bed rails during the night
4. Vitamin D supplements
5. Weight-bearing exercises.
osteoporosis related fall is the most common cause of hip fracture in the elderly.
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fall and hip Intervention to reduce the risk of ___and ____ fracture include
bisphosphonate medication, calcium and vitamin D supplements, mobility and weight bearing
exercise, smoking cessation and avoiding excessive use of alcohol #72116868 (20)
2 A nurse auscultates a loud cardiac murmur on a newborn with suspected trisomy 21
(Down syndrome). A genetic screen and an echocardiogram are scheduled that day. The neonate's