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jjjetplane

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The nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication by a nasogastric feeding tube. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
 
  a. Check placement of the tube.
  b. Check the pH of the gastric aspirate.
  c. Flush the tube with a small amount of water.
  d. Give the medication and then flush with a small amount of water.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to give acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child who has a fever. What nursing action is appropriate?
 
  a. Retake the temperature in 15 minutes after giving the Tylenol.
  b. Place a warm blanket on the child so chilling does not occur.
  c. Check to be sure the Tylenol dose does not exceed 15 mg/kg.
  d. Use cold compresses instead of Tylenol to control the fever.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The most accurate way to check the position of the nasogastric tube is by checking the pH. Auscultation as a verification tool is reliable only 60 to 80 of the time and should not be used without additional methods. The tube should not be flushed or the medication administered until placement of the tube is checked.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nurses must have an understanding of the safe dosages of medications they administer to children, as well as the expected actions, possible side effects, and signs of toxicity. The recommended


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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