An adolescent is admitted to the pediatric hospital following an appendectomy. Current medications include atomoxetine (Strattera). Which of the following nursing interventions related to this medication is indicated?
A) Monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
B) Encourage ambulation.
C) Prevent diversional activity deficit.
D) Observe for suicidal thinking.
Question 2
A nurse is asked to consult with the local domestic violence shelter. The shelter workers state that women of Hispanic descent do not use the services offered.
One worker states, You know, with all that Hispanic machismo you can bet that those women are probably being abused.. The nurse recognizes that: A) The agency should advertise its services in the local newspaper.
B) The agency should place flyers in the local schools.
C) The agency needs help to promote culturally competent values, policy, structures, and practices.
D) The agency should add a Spanish greeting to the agency's phone message.
Appendectomy. The appendix and cecum are brought through the incision to the surface of the abdomen.
Pediatric Vitals
Alzheimer’s medications work by intensifying the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor.
Mechanisms of Action of Antiemetic Medications
(A) Nebulizer and (B) inhaler medication delivery devices for asthma medications.
Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children (Ball et al.)