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A 1-year-old child has acute otitis media (AOM) and is being treated with oral antibiotics. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to the infant's parents?
 
  a. A follow-up visit should be done after all medicine has been given.
  b. After an episode of acute otitis media, hearing loss usually occurs.
  c. Tylenol should not be given because it may mask symptoms.
  d. The infant will probably need a myringotomy procedure and tubes.

Question 2

A 3-year-old child is experiencing pain after a tonsillectomy. The child has not taken in any fluids and does not want to drink anything, saying, My tummy hurts. The following health care prescriptions are available:
 
  acetaminophen (Tylenol) PO (orally) or PR (rectally) PRN, ice chips, clear liquids. What should the nurse implement to relieve the child's pain?
  a. Ice chips
  b. Tylenol PO
  c. Tylenol PR
  d. Popsicle



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Children with AOM should be seen after antibiotic therapy is complete to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and to identify potential complications, such as effusion or hearing impairment. Hearing loss does not usually occur with acute otitis media. Tylenol should be given for pain, and the infant will not necessarily need a myringotomy procedure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The throat is very sore after a tonsillectomy. Most children experience moderate pain after a tonsillectomy and need pain medication at regular intervals for at least the first 24 hours. Analgesics may need to be given rectally or intravenously to avoid the oral route.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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