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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A nurse is teaching a mother of a ventilator-dependent patient, who will be discharged in few days, about preventing complications. Which of the following measures should be included in the plan?
  1. Institute infection control methods
  2. Place the patient in trendelenburg position during suctioning
  3. Encourage increased cold fluids by mouth
  4. Increase playful interactions with other children
Explanation
Answer - A - A measure that should be included in the plan is instituting infection control methods. Because of respiratory infections, half of all children discharged on mechanical ventilation require re-hospitalization.
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