An Infant with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Is Having a Hypercyanotic

question 7

Multiple Choice

An infant with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is having a hypercyanotic episode ("tet" spell) . Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)Administer oxygen.
• B)Place the child in knee-chest position.
• C)Administer morphine and propranolol intravenously as ordered.
• D)Draw blood for a serum hemoglobin.
• E)Administer Benadryl as ordered.

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Definitions:

Morphostasis

The process or ability of a system, such as a biological or social system, to maintain stability or "keep its shape" amid changes and challenges.

Hierarchical Structures

Organizational or social arrangements where members are ranked according to levels of importance or authority.

Family Roles

The functions or responsibilities that each family member assumes in the household, which can vary by culture and dynamic.

Interconnected

Entities or systems that are linked or related in such a way that they affect each other or work together as parts of a whole.