Cystic Fibrosis Flashcards
What glands are affected in CF
Exocrine glands that produces mucus, sweat and digestive juices
What is the appearance of the stool in a client with CF
Fat, frothy, foul smelling, floating, steatorrhea
What are the 2 top nursing diagnoses for a client with CF
Decreased airway clearance, alteration nutrition or absorption
What is the classic test for CF
Iontophoresis-sweat test
In which two systems/organs are the most problems in CF
Lungs, pancreas
What is the typical diet for CF client
High cal and protein, modified fat
The major problem in CF is
Thick, sticky secretions blocks the airway
The most common intervention for CF clients with diagnosis of decreased airway clearance is____
Postural drainage
What vitamins need to be replaced
ADKE
What do CF clients need to do in hot weather
Take NaCI tablets
The child diagnosis of CF probably had a history of _____ ____at birth
Meconium ileus- bowel obstruction due to the thickness of stool
Why is the child with CF receiving pancreatin/viokase
They are enzymes which aid absorption of nutrients, take with meals
Is CF hereditary
Yes
