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Title: The pediatric nurse describes the effects of cystic fibrosis on the body systems to the parents of a ... Post by: andi on Feb 5, 2018 The pediatric nurse describes the effects of cystic fibrosis on the body systems to the parents of a child recently diagnosed with the disease. The nurse states that:
Select all answers that apply. A) cystic fibrosis causes the production of thick mucus that blocks exocrine glands and affects several body systems. B) the increased mucus production in the airways causes obstruction and stasis of fluid, providing a rich habitat for bacterial growth. C) in later childhood, the reproductive system is affected as ovarian ducts and the vas deferens may be occluded leading to infertility. D) the pancreatic ducts are often blocked by mucus, prohibiting the secretions of pancreatic enzymes necessary for the metabolism of food nutrients. Title: The pediatric nurse describes the effects of cystic fibrosis on the body systems to the parents of a ... Post by: oliviabowling on Feb 5, 2018 Content hidden
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