The nurse is caring for a school-age client who had an ...

[mcmcdaniel]

The nurse is caring for a school-age client who had an appendectomy after a ruptured appendix. Which orders does the nurse anticipate for this client?
 
  1. Antibiotics
  2. A clear liquid diet
  3. NG tube
  4. Vital signs every 4 hours
  5. Frequent monitoring of bowel sounds

Question 2

A child with inflammatory bowel disease is prescribed prednisone daily. At which time is it most appropriate for the family to administer the prednisone?
 
  1. Between meals
  2. One hour before meals
  3. At bedtime
  4. With meals

[k.lashomb]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale: Antibiotics, an NG tube, vital signs every 4 hours, and frequent monitoring of bowel sounds are appropriate interventions following a ruptured appendix. The client is NPO until bowel sounds return.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation. It should be administered with meals to reduce the gastric irritation.

[mcmcdaniel]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

Excellent