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washai

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A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug?
 
  A) That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
  B) That there is less body surface area to be concerned about
  C) That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants
  D) That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an adult

Question 2

A 12-year-boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
 
  A) the mother regarding why the boy needs to take the medications.
  B) both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
  C) the boy by telling him not to worry about the medications and to take them as directed.
  D) the mother and be sure to reinforce the need to force the medications, if her son does not want to take them.


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bfulkerson77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


washai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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