A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a ...

[lbcchick]

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a toddler. Which objects does the nurse include as a frequent cause of aspiration? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Balloons
  B.
  Hot dog bits
  C.
  Licorice sticks
  D.
  Peanuts
  E.
  Popcorn

Question 2

A parent calls the pediatric clinic about his child who was diagnosed with gastric ulcer disease and placed on omeprazole (Prilosec) 8 days ago. The parent states that the child has not had relief of symptoms.
 
  Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  A.
  Advise the parent to bring the child in today.
  B.
  Encourage the parent to serve milk at each meal.
  C.
  Inform the provider that the child needs a different medication.
  D.
  Reassure the parent that relief may take 4-8 weeks.

[todom5090]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Small, often roundish, objects such as peanuts, popcorn, hot dog bits, vegetable pieces, gel fruit snacks, balloons, coins, pen tops, button eyes, small toy parts, and pins are often aspirated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Drugs like omeprazole (proton-pump inhibitors) may take up to 4-8 weeks to provide relief of symptoms. The nurse should reassure the parent. The other actions are not warranted.

[lbcchick]

Gracias!

[Joy Chen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it