Author Question: The nurse includes in the instructions pertaining to car safety that a child may be placed in a ... (Read 49 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse includes in the instructions pertaining to car safety that a child may be placed in a regular car seat when the child:

a. Is over 30 inches tall
b. Weighs over 40 pounds
c. Can fit the lap and shoulder seat belt
d. Is older than 4 years of age

Question 2

The mother of a 4-year-old with impetigo wants to know if she can still take the child to day care. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:

1. It is okay for her child to go to day care as long as there is no fever.
2. She can attend day care if you teach her hand washing.
3. She can attend day care as long as the lesions are covered.
4. She can attend day care as long as the lesions are crusted and removed, and she has been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Children may ride in a regular car seat if the lap and shoulder harness fit. Age and weight are not significant if the child does not fit the seat.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Impetigo is contagious. Lesions should be crusted, removed, and treated with antibiotics for 24 hours.
2. Impetigo is contagious when the lesions are open, so even hand washing will not prevent the spread of the germ.
3. Impetigo is contagious. Lesions should be crusted, removed, and treated with antibiotics for 24 hours.
4. Impetigo is contagious. Lesions should be crusted, removed, and treated with antibiotics for 24 hours.