What strategies should the nurse implement to increase ...

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What strategies should the nurse implement to increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Allow the child any food tolerated.
  b. Fortify foods with nutritious supplements.
  c. Allow the child to be involved in food selection.
  d. Encourage the parents to place pressure on the importance of eating.
  e. Encourage the child to eat favorite foods during infusion of chemotherapy medications.

Question 2

A health care provider prescribes ondansetron (Zofran) 0.15 mg/kg intravenously (IV) 30 minutes before chemotherapy for a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The child weighs 22 kg. The medication label states:
 
  Ondansetron (Zofran) 2 mg/1 ml. The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to one decimal place.
  ________________

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
To increase nutritional intake for the child receiving chemotherapy, the nurse should allow the child any food tolerated, fortify foods with nutritious supplements, and allow the child to be involved in food selection. The parents should be encouraged to reduce pressure placed on eating. Some children develop aversions to certain foods if they are eaten during chemotherapy. It is best to refrain from offering the child's favorite foods while the child is receiving chemotherapy

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
1.7

Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
22  0.15 = 3.3 mg as the dose
Desired
-----------  Volume = ml per dose
Available

3.3 mg
-----------  1 ml = 1.65 ml round to 1.7 ml
2 mg

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