A Young Patient Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit with a Diagnosis

question 17

Multiple Choice

A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation.The nurse monitors the patient closely for which potentially fatal complication of CF?

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

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate the balance of salt and water in the body.

Sodium

A chemical element with the symbol Na, essential for human health but requiring regulation in the body due to its role in fluid balance and blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of cardiovascular health.

Retain Water

The condition in which the body holds on to water, leading to swelling and weight gain.