ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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An adolescent with muscular dystrophy
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A nurse is creating a plan of care for an adolescent who has muscular dystrophy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Encourage the adolescent to perform incentive spirometry to maintain lung capacity. In muscular dystrophy, respiratory complications are common due to weakened respiratory muscles. Incentive spirometry helps in maintaining lung capacity and preventing respiratory complications.
Choice A is incorrect as vaccines are important for preventing infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Choice B is incorrect as chest physiotherapy every 4 hours may not be necessary and could be excessive.
Choice C is incorrect as using a wheelchair unnecessarily may lead to deconditioning of muscles.
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