N213: Health Differences Across the Life Span 3

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide 11. You’re working up a care plan for your patient that has infectious mononucleosis. What would your priority nursing goal be? a. Patient will demonstrate a normal lymphocyte count b. Patient will consume six small meals daily c. Patient will demonstrate rest periods throughout the day d. Patient will increase fluid intake to 2000ml daily 12. In a care plan for whooping cough (pertussis), what would the intervention “provide a calm and quiet environment” address? a. Minimize coughing spells b. Fever reduction c. Isolation precautions d. Promotion of sleep 13. How can communicable childhood diseases best be prevented? a. Immunizations b. Isolation precautions c. Vitamin supplements d. Antibiotic use 14. You’re creating a care plan for a patient with a suspected case of epiglottitis. What would be a priority nursing intervention? a. Assess the throat for redness and edema with a tongue depressor b. Provide patient education related to the haemophilus influenza vaccination c. Give patient humidified oxygen and notify physician stat d. Assess for swallowing difficulty and provide ice chips 15. Mumps causes inflammation of the: a. Inner ear b. Cervical lymph nodes c. Tonsils d. Salivary glands

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