A Child with Down's Syndrome Has Been Admitted to the Hospital

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child with Down's syndrome has been admitted to the hospital with a respiratory condition and is producing thick,tenacious mucus.Which nursing action is the priority?

• A) Ensuring a patent airway
• B) Involving child-life therapy
• C) Preventing nosocomial infection
• D) Relieving stress at hospitalization

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Definitions:

Colored Part

The iris, the circular structure in the eye responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupils and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Pupil Size

The diameter of the circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which can vary in response to light exposure or emotional state.

Trichromatic Theory

Theory stating that color perception is produced by three types of cone receptors in the retina that are particularly sensitive to different, but overlapping, ranges of wavelengths.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, including the eye, optic nerve, and brain regions involved in vision.