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The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized
with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for
discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching. - -
ANS - -We need to maintain respiratory percautions and quiet environment for at
least 2 weeks
Pertussis is transmitted by direct contact or respiratory droplets from coughing. The
communicable period occurs primarily durinf the catharrhal stage. Respiratory
percautions are not required during the convalescents of hime care instructions.
Pertussis is associated with - - ANS - -Coughing spells
What is pertussis? - - ANS - -whooping cough, highly contagious respiratory tract
infection that is esaily prevented by vaccine
Pertussis precautions - - ANS - -Droplet and contact
,Contact percautions - - ANS - -Workera should wear gown& gloves while entering a
pt's room
Droplet percautions - - ANS - -Wear a mask gown and gloves
Airborne precautions - - ANS - -Gloves, gown, aprons, mask, respirators, goggles &
face shiled
Convalescents period - - ANS - -Is the gradual recovery of health and strength after
illness or injury. It is referred to as the later stage of an infectious disease or illness
when the pt recovers and returns to previous health, but may continue to be a source
of infection to others even if feel better.
Calcium - - ANS - -8.5-10.9 mg/L
low calcium - - ANS - -Hypocalcemia also know as calcium deficiency disease,
occurs when calcium levels in the blood are low. A long-term deficiency can lead to
dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain & osteoporosis, which causes the
bones to become brittle
High calcium - - ANS - -hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in
your blood is above normal. Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones,
create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.
Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands
Chloride - - ANS - -98-107
,Low chloride - - ANS - -Hypochloremia occurs when there's a low level of chloride in
your body. It can be caused by fluid loss through nausea or vomiting or by existing
conditions, diseases or medications. Your doctor may use a blood test to comfirm
hypochloremia. In mild cases, replenishing the chloride is your body can treat
hypochloremia
high chloride - - ANS - -hyperchloremia usually indicates dehydration, but can also
occur whith other problems that cause high sodium, such as cushing syndrome or
kidney disease
Magnesium - - ANS - -1.6-2.6
low Magnesium - - ANS - -The symptoms of magnesium deficiency are usually subtle
unless your levels become severely low. Deficiency may cause fatigue, muscle
cramps, mental problems, irregular heartbeat and osteoporosis. ... Whatever the
outcome, try to regularly eat plenty of magnesium-rich whole foods, such as nuts,
seeds, grains or beans.
high Magnesium - - ANS - -Hypermagnesemia refers to an excess amount of
magnesium in the bloodstream. It is rare and is usually caused by renal failure or
poor kidney function. Magnesium is a mineral the body uses as an electrolyte,
meaning it carries electric charges around the body when dissolved in the blood.
Phosphorus - - ANS - -2.5-4.5
low Phosphorus - - ANS - -Symptoms of hypophosphatemia occur only when the
phosphate level in blood becomes very low. Muscle weakness develops, followed by
stupor, coma, and death. In mild chronic hypophosphatemia, the bones can weaken,
, resulting in bone pain and fractures. People may become weak and lose their
appetite.
high Phosphorus - - ANS - -Having a high level of phosphate — or phosphorus — in
your blood is known as hyperphosphatemia. ... Yet in larger-than-normal amounts,
phosphate can cause bone and muscle problems and increase your risk for heart
attacks and strokes. A high phosphate level is often a sign of kidney damage
Potassium - - ANS - -3.5-5.1
low potassium - - ANS - -In hypokalemia, the level of potassium in blood is too low. A
low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea,
adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics. A low potassium level can make muscles
feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms
may develop.
high potassium - - ANS - -The extra potassium that your body does not need is
removed from your blood by your kidneys. ... When you have too much potassium in
your blood, it is called high potassium, or hyperkalemia. Having too much potassium
in your blood can be dangerous. High potassium can even cause a heart attack or
death!
Sodium - - ANS - -135-145
low Sodium - - ANS - -Low blood sodium (hyponatremia) occurs when you have an
abnormally low amount of sodium in your blood or when you have too much water in
your blood. ... Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia can include altered personality,