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Diagnostic Procedure

Tawzer STUDENT NAME Cheyenne _____________________________________ Sweat Test PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________

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Description of Procedure A sweat test measures the amount of chloride, a part of salt, in sweat. It is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). In the first part of the test, a colorless, orderless chemical (pilocarpine) and a little electrical stimulation is applied to a small ear of the arm or leg to encourage the sweat glands to produce sweat.

Indications A chloride sweat test is ordered for kids with positive newborn screening for CF, a family history of CF, or symptoms of the disorder. Symptoms include failure to grow, repeated lung infections, and digestive problems.

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: educate client on dos and don'ts before the procedure Intra: Explain what is taking place before beginning, make sure that rules have been followed, set all needed supplies up before beginning. Post: Monitor client for adverse affects of the procedure, then discharge home.

Interpretation of Findings A normal chloride level is 96 - 106 mmol/LA chloride level less than or equal to 29 mmol/L means that CF is unlikely regardless of age. A chloride level between 30 - 59 mmol/L means that CF is possible and additional testing is needed. A high chloride level indicates a positive result.

Potential Complications This test poses very little risk of complications. The electrical current may cause the child's skin to be rest or to sweat excessively for a short period of time. In rare cases, the skin may look slightly sunburned.

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Client Education No special preparation is needed before having or after this test, besides the fact that you can not apply creams or lotions 24 hours before the test. The child may eat, drink, and exercise normally. They may also take any and all medication as prescribed.

Nursing Interventions Notify health-care provider of any critical findings and/or symptoms, educate client about procedure and what is to be expected, duplicate testing may be needed.

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