A Young Patient Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit with Cystic

question 25

Multiple Choice

A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation.The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is:

• A) Airway rigidity
• B) Pulmonary edema
• C) Respiratory failure
• D) Asthma-like bronchospasms

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Definitions:

Sexual Interest Arousal Disorder

A sexual dysfunction characterized by a lack or reduced sexual interest and arousal, which can significantly impact a person's relationships and mental health.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that provides a comprehensive classification of mental disorders.

Gender Identity Disorder

Previously used term for what is now more commonly referred to as gender dysphoria, which is the psychological distress that results from an incongruence between one's gender identity and one's assigned sex.