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The physician orders an adult dose of morphine for a 14-year-old who weighs 55 kilograms.
 
  The nurse administering opioid pain medication to children is aware then checking the physician's orders that it is safe to give an adult dose to children who weigh more than how many kilograms? a. 35 c. 45
  b. 40 d. 50

Question 2

The nurse caring for a child with cellulitis of the ankle is aware that the inflammatory reaction may be caused by: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Staphylococcus
  b. Pseudomonas
  c. Streptococcus
  d. Haemophilus influenzae
  e. Salmonella typhi


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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A Incorrect: Children under 50 kilograms may not receive adult doses of morphine, and the nurse will question the order.
B Incorrect: Children under 50 kilograms may not receive adult doses of morphine, and the nurse will question the order.
C Incorrect: Children under 50 kilograms may not receive adult doses of morphine, and the nurse will question the order.
D Correct: Larger children (greater than 50 kilograms) may receive adult doses.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Cellulitis can be caused by staphylococcus, streptococcus, or haemophilus influenzae.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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