Which of the following is a consideration in the administration ...

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Which of the following is a consideration in the administration of immunizations?
 
  1. Immunizations can only be administered if a child is free from any illnesses.
   2. Caregivers should administer aspirin prior to the injection to prevent any side effects.
   3. Children should be isolated from other children for 24 hours after receiving immunizations.
   4. Caregivers should be advised that immunizations may cause a mild fever or soreness and redness at the injection site.

Question 2

A child with cerebral palsy tells the school nurse that he feels all right in his own classroom, but then he is out on the playground, other children stare at him and he does not know what to do about it.
 
  The nurse decides to teach the child to use a frontal approach. Which of the following activities would be most helpful to a child learning to use a frontal approach? a. role-play with the nurse, ignoring other people by staring or being rude
  b. a talk by the nurse on what other children say to stop people from staring
  c. role-play with the nurse staring and the child asking, Do you have a question?
  d. teaching the child to ask the person what they are staring at

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Answer to Question 1

4
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1. Children with mild signs and symptoms of a cold may receive immunizations. However, if they are febrile, it is better to hold off on the immunization until later.
2. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen are recommended to relieve any pain or fever following immunizations.
3. Generally, children do not need to be isolated from others after immunizations.
4. Some immunizations may cause a mild fever, or soreness and redness at the injection site. Caregivers may give acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve any pain or fever. Warm compresses may also be applied to the injection site.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Role-playing with the nurse, ignoring other people by staring or being rude would not be most helpful to a child learning to use a frontal approach.
B Incorrect: A talk by the nurse on what other children say to stop people from staring would not be most helpful to a child learning to use a frontal approach.
C Correct: Role-playing with the nurse staring and the child asking, Do you have a question? would be most helpful to a child learning to use a frontal approach.
D Incorrect: Teaching the child to ask the person what they are staring at would not be most helpful to a child learning to use a frontal approach.