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Discharge teaching was effective if the parents of a child with atopic dermatitis could state the importance of:

  1. Maintaining a high-humidified environment
  2. Furry, soft stuffed animals for play
  3. Showering 3­4 times a day
  4. Wrapping hands in soft cotton gloves

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Maintaining a low-humidified environment. (B) Avoiding furry, soft stuffed animals for play, which may increase symptoms of allergy. (C) Avoiding showering, which irritates the dermatitis, and encouraging bathing 4 times a day in colloid bath for temporary relief. (D) Wrapping hands in soft cotton gloves to prevent skin damage during scratching.



Discharge teaching was effective if the parents of a child with atopic dermatitis could state the importance of:

  1. Maintaining a high-humidified environment
  2. Furry, soft stuffed animals for play
  3. Showering 3­4 times a day
  4. Wrapping hands in soft cotton gloves

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Maintaining a low-humidified environment. (B) Avoiding furry, soft stuffed animals for play, which may increase symptoms of allergy. (C) Avoiding showering, which irritates the dermatitis, and encouraging bathing 4 times a day in colloid bath for temporary relief. (D) Wrapping hands in soft cotton gloves to prevent skin damage during scratching.



When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:

  1. Anemia and vomiting
  2. Polyuria and polydipsia
  3. Irritability relieved by feeding formula
  4. Hypothermia and azotemia

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. (B) Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. (C) Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus. (D) Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.



When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:

  1. Anemia and vomiting
  2. Polyuria and polydipsia
  3. Irritability relieved by feeding formula
  4. Hypothermia and azotemia

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. (B) Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. (C) Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus. (D) Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.



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