71. A camp nurse is reviewing the intake forms of the school-age children in attendance. Which children should the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for infection?
Select all that apply.
71. A camp nurse is reviewing the intake forms of the school-age children in attendance. Which children should the nurse recognize as having an increased risk for infection?
Select all that apply.
. Child with a seizure disorder.
. Child with sickle cell anemia.
. Child with type 1 diabetes.
. Child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
. Child with food allergies.
. Child with a history of cleft lip and palate.
Test-Taking Tip
Recall that disorders of the blood, as well as diseases that require medications affecting the immune system, may increase the risk for infection.
Content Area: Child Health, Infectious Disease; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Potential for Alterations in Body Systems
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Answer 1 is incorrect because a seizure disorder does not increase the risk for infection. Answer 2 is correct because a child with sickle cell anemia has decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, increasing the risk for infection. Answer 3 is correct because a child with diabetes has increased circulating blood glucose levels, which can lead to the growth and proliferation of bacteria. Answer 4 is correct because a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis is likely to take corticosteroid medication, which may mask infection. Answer 5 is incorrect because food allergies do not increase the risk for infection. Answer 6 is incorrect because having a history of cleft lip and palate does not increase the risk for infection.