Discharge planning for the child with juvenile arthritis includes the need for:
a. Routine ophthalmologic examinations to assess for visual problems.
b. A low-calorie diet to decrease or control weight in the less mobile child.
c. Avoiding the use of aspirin to decrease gastric irritation.
d. Immobilizing the painful joints, which are the result of the inflammatory process.
ANS: A
The systemic effects of juvenile arthritis can result in visual problems, making routine eye examinations important. Children with juvenile arthritis do not have problems with increased weight and often are anorexic and in need of high-calorie diets. Children with arthritis are often treated with aspirin. Children with arthritis are able to immobilize their own joints. Range-of-motion exercises are important for maintaining joint flexibility and preventing restricted movement in the affected joints.
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