A 4-month old baby was recently hospitalized with septicemia and now
has a severe diaper rash. Which primary immunodeficiency disorder
does the nurse suspect?
Antibody deficiency: B-cell disorder
Combine deficiency: T- and B- cell disorder
Complement defect disorder
Phagocyte defect disorder Correct Answer-Combined deficiency: T- and
B- cell disorder
A 10-month-old child is in the pediatric clinic for his eighth ear
infection. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform
on this child?
Ask the parent about possible allergy testing
Assess the child's mouth for oral thrush
Graph height and weight on the growth chart
, Inquire about the health of the entire family Correct Answer-Graph
height and weight on the growth chart
A nurse is caring for an infant with an HIV-positive mother. Which
statement made by the nursing during teaching is the most appropriate?
"As long as your CD4+ count is fine, you can nurse."
"Breastfeeding is OK if you both take zidovudine (AZT)."
"The HIV virus is not passed through breast milk."
"You should bottle feed your baby consistently." Correct Answer-"You
should bottle feed your baby consistently."
The nurse is discharging a child diagnosed with cytomegalovirus
infection (CMV). Which teaching is most appropriate for this child?
Ensure adequate rest.
Keep the child isolated.
Offer favorite foods.