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kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include

a. Inject medication as rapidly as possible.
b. Insert needle quickly, using a dart-like motion.
c. Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried.
d. Have child stand, if possible, and if child is cooperative.

Question 2

Which nursing assessment is applicable to the care of a child with herpetic gingivostomatitis?

a. Comparison of range of motion for the upper and lower extremities
b. Urine output, mucous membranes, and skin turgor
c. Growth pattern since birth
d. Bowel elimination pattern

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

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Inject medications slowly.
B The needle should be inserted quickly in a dart-like motion at a 90-degree angle
unless contraindicated.
C Allow skin preparation to dry completely before skin is penetrated.
D Place child in lying or sitting position.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A An oral herpetic infection does not affect joint function.
B The child with herpetic gingivostomatitis is at risk for deficient fluid volume.
Painful lesions on the mouth make drinking unpleasant and undesirable, with
subsequent dehydration becoming a real danger.
C Herpetic gingivostomatitis is not a chronic disorder that would affect the child's
long-term growth pattern.
D Although constipation could be caused by dehydration, it is more important to
assess urine output, skin turgor, and mucous membranes to identify dehydration
before constipation is a problem.