The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis calls the triage nurse ...

[kwoodring]

The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis calls the triage nurse and asks which type of antihistamine would be the most beneficial for her son's head cold. The nurse should:
 
  1. Recommend Benadryl for her son.
   2. Discourage the use of antihistamines because the drug can dry out the mucous and make it harder to expel.
   3. Encourage the mother to give the child a dose of the antihistamine every four hours.
   3. Recommend any over-the-counter antihistamine that states it is a pediatric formula.

Question 2

The home health nurse's instruction to the parents on the care of hemarthrosis in a child with hemophilia A would include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Resting the joint
  b. Elevating the limb
  c. Applying ice to the joint
  d. Compression or splinting
  e. Administration of aspirin

[anoriega3]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Benadryl will dry out the mucous membranes and cause further problems for the child.
2. Discouragement of antihistamine usage is important because the medication can dry out the mucous membranes too much for a child with cystic fibrosis.
3. Antihistamine medication can dry out the mucous membranes too much for a child with cystic fibrosis, creating further problems.
4. Antihistamine medication can dry out the mucous membranes too much for a child with cystic fibrosis and create further problems.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Aspirin and other NSAIDs should be avoided in children with hemophilia as they affect clotting.