A teenaged cystic fibrosis client presents to the clinic. The health care provider (HCP) knows that cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe chronic respiratory disease in children

Question

In addition, the HCP should also focus his or her assessment on which of the other body systems affected by CF?
A) Renal
B) Pancreatic
C) Cardiac
D) Central nervous system

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is manifested by pancreatic exocrine deficiency and elevation of sodium chloride in the sweat. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder involving fluid secretion by the exocrine glands in the epithelial lining of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts. Excessive loss of sodium in the sweat predisposes young children to salt depletion episodes. Respiratory manifestations are caused by an accumulation of viscid mucus in the bronchi, impaired mucociliary clearance, lung infections, bronchiectasis, and dilatation. The renal, cardiac, and CNS are usually not involved with CF manifestation.