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Which is the most important therapeutic approach to promote pulmonary function for the client with cystic fibrosis?

Routine administration of corticosteroids.

Administration of continuous low-flow oxygen.

Maintenance of prophylactic doses of antibiotics.

Chest physiotherapy, with postural drainage, percussion, and vibration.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Corticosteroids are not a routine treatment for CF pulmonary function.

B. Continuous oxygen therapy is not the primary intervention in CF unless advanced disease necessitates it.

C. Antibiotics are essential for infection management, but not the main therapeutic approach for pulmonary function.

D. Chest physiotherapy helps in mobilizing and clearing thick mucus from the lungs, a critical aspect of managing cystic fibrosis.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Milk can decrease the absorption of iron and should be avoided.

B. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, so it is typically administered between meals.

C. Iron is best absorbed when not taken at bedtime as it may cause stomach upset.

D. Iron is better absorbed when given with vitamin C, which is abundant in orange juice. Avoid giving iron with milk as calcium can interfere with absorption.

A. Pyloric stenosis B. Nephritic syndrome C. Wilms' tumor D. Intussusception

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Pyloric stenosis usually causes vomiting and dehydration, not an abdominal mass or hematuria.

B. Nephritic syndrome may cause hematuria but typically presents with edema and hypertension, not an abdominal mass.

C. Wilms' tumor is a common kidney tumor in children and typically presents with a palpable abdominal mass and hematuria (pink-tinged urine).

D. Intussusception typically presents with abdominal pain, vomiting, and "currant jelly" stools, not an abdominal mass or hematuria.

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Which is the most important therapeutic approach to promote pulmonary function for the client with cystic fibrosis?

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