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What is a key aspect of assessing a child's respiratory status for suspected CF?
What is a key aspect of assessing a child's respiratory status for suspected CF?
- Listening for bowel sounds
- Palpating the abdomen
- Checking for symptoms of pneumothorax (correct)
- Assessing for peripheral edema
What is a potential complication of malabsorption in children with CF?
What is a potential complication of malabsorption in children with CF?
- Increased appetite
- Excessive exercise
- Sodium depletion
- Cardiovascular compromise (correct)
What is a key consideration for nutritional management in children with CF?
What is a key consideration for nutritional management in children with CF?
- A diet low in fat and calories
- A diet high in fiber and protein
- A diet composed of foods high in calories and protein and moderate to high in fat (correct)
- A diet with restricted salt intake
What is the primary goal of antibiotic administration in children with CF?
What is the primary goal of antibiotic administration in children with CF?
Why is it important to administer fat-soluble vitamins in a water-miscible solution to children with CF?
Why is it important to administer fat-soluble vitamins in a water-miscible solution to children with CF?
What is a key aspect of diagnosing CF?
What is a key aspect of diagnosing CF?
What is the diagnostic level of chloride in a sweat chloride test for cystic fibrosis?
What is the diagnostic level of chloride in a sweat chloride test for cystic fibrosis?
What is a gastrointestinal complication of cystic fibrosis?
What is a gastrointestinal complication of cystic fibrosis?
Which of the following is a pulmonary manifestation of cystic fibrosis?
Which of the following is a pulmonary manifestation of cystic fibrosis?
What is a diagnostic tool used to rule out infection in cystic fibrosis?
What is a diagnostic tool used to rule out infection in cystic fibrosis?
What is a prenatal diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
What is a prenatal diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
What is a neonatal screening test for cystic fibrosis?
What is a neonatal screening test for cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary effect of the malfunction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) in cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary effect of the malfunction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) in cystic fibrosis?
