A Child in the Intensive Care Unit with Tetanus Will

question 49

Multiple Choice

A child in the intensive care unit with tetanus will be receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent.Which intervention takes priority for this child?

• A) Monitor urinary catheter output hourly.
• B) Provide stimulation from TV or radio.
• C) Turn patient every 2 hours.
• D) Provide ventilator care to prevent pneumonia.

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Definitions:

Dentin

The hard, dense, bony tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit sensory and motor information throughout the body.

Parietal Cells

Cells located in the lining of the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for digestion and vitamin B12 absorption, respectively.

Intrinsic Factor

Intrinsic factor is a protein produced by the stomach lining that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12, necessary for the production of red blood cells.