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Destiiny22

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A nurse assigned to a child does not know how to perform a treatment that has been prescribed for the child. What should the nurse's first action be?
 
  a. Delay the treatment until another nurse can do it.
  b. Make the child's parents aware of the situa-tion.
  c. Inform the nursing supervisor of the problem.
  d. Arrange to have the child transferred to another unit.

Question 2

What beverage should the parents of a child with ringworm be taught to give along with the prescribed griseofulvin (Fulvicin)?
 
  a. Water
  b. A carbonated drink
  c. Milk
  d. Fruit juice



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Answer to Question 1

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If a nurse is not competent to perform a particular nursing task, the nurse must immediately communicate this fact to the nursing supervisor or physician. The nurse could endanger the child by delaying the intervention until another nurse is available. Telling the child's parents would most likely increase their anxiety and will not resolve the difficulty. Transfer to another unit delays needed treatment and would create unnecessary disruption for the child and family.

Answer to Question 2

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Griseofulvin is insoluble in water. Giving the medication with a high-fat meal or milk increases absorption. Carbonated drinks do not contain fat, which aids in the absorption of griseofulvin. Fruit juice does not contain any fat; fat aids absorption of the medication.




Destiiny22

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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