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A 9-year-old is complaining of pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, nausea, and constipation. The child has a fever of 101F. Which nursing action should the nurse perform first?
 
  A) Give a laxative to alleviate constipation
  B) Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on the abdomen
  C) Help to find a comfortable position
  D) Give an analgesic such as acetaminophen

Question 2

The nurse arrives at a patient's home for a visit and sees
 
  one of the small children chewing several pieces of something white. The child is also drooling and crying and a container that looks like an empty pill bottle is on the floor. What should the nurse do first?
  A) Call 911 for emergency help
  B) Ask the poison control center about an antidote
  C) Give the child syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting
  D) Remove the substance from the child's mouth



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janeli1

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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