When teaching a mother of a young child with cystic fibrosis, the nurse should instruct the mother to:
a. increase the child's intake of fiber. c. suction the child's nose and mouth.
b. offer fluids slowly. d. give the child an antitussive.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The child needs increased fluids.
B Correct: In infants and small children, fluids should be offered slowly to prevent coughing spasms and aspiration of the fluid.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
D Incorrect: Productive coughs should not be suppressed.
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