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Chloeellawright

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The nurse is teaching the family of a school-age client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease on the administration of prednisone at home.
 
  At which time should the nurse instruct the parents to provide the medication to the client?
  A) 1 hour before meals
  B) At bedtime
  C) With meals
  D) Between meals

Question 2

An adolescent client with complications related to ulcerative colitis is scheduled for an ileostomy. The client is concerned about the social effects of this surgery and asks the nurse what to expect related to bowel function and care after surgery.
 
  Which responses from the nurse to the client are appropriate?
  Select all that apply.
  A) The stoma will require that you wear a collection device all the time.
  B) The drainage tends to be liquid but certain foods can cause it to be paste-like.
  C) The drainage will gradually become semi-solid and formed.
  D) After the stoma heals, you can irrigate your bowel so you won't have to wear a pouch.
  E) You will be able to have some control over your bowel movements.



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todom5090

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation. It should be administered with meals to reduce the gastric irritation. It should not be given on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B

A client with an ileostomy has no control over bowel movements and must always wear a collection device. The drainage tends to be liquid but becomes paste-like with the intake of certain foods.




Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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