Author Question: The nurse is teaching the mother of a 10-month-old baby on the method to administer nystatin liquid ... (Read 69 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 10-month-old baby on the method to administer nystatin liquid as treatment for thrush. Which technique should the nurse instruct the mother to use?

A) Administer it immediately after meals.
B) Give it just prior to meals for best absorption.
C) Give it mixed with orange juice to disguise the taste.
D) Administer it mixed with milk to decrease stomach irritation.

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating outcomes for teaching provided to the mother of a school-age child with an itchy rash. Which outcome indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) Mother applies hot compresses to itchy skin areas every few hours
B) Child drinks a glass of water every 1 to 2 hours throughout the day
C) Child showers in hot water and uses soap on the rash every morning
D) Child wearing long denim pants and a long-sleeve shirt while playing outside

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Nystatin is an effective antifungal drug for oral thrush. The medication should be dropped into the mouth after feedings so it will remain in contact with the lesions rather than being washed away immediately by a feeding. The medication should not be given before meals or mixed with orange juice or milk.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
To relieve the itchiness of a rash, the child should be encouraged to have an adequate fluid intake to maintain good hydration because dry skin increases discomfort. Cold cloths or compresses applied to itchy areas are appropriate. Heat makes the itch worse. Baking soda should be used when bathing in lukewarm water. Hot water and harsh soap will irritate the rash. The child should be dressed in light cotton clothing so overheating and perspiration does not occur. Perspiration makes the itch worse. Denim pants and long-sleeved shirt would make the child very uncomfortable.