The nurse explains to parents of a newborn with a cleft lip and a ...

[dollx]

The nurse explains to parents of a newborn with a cleft lip and a cleft palate that the lip will be repaired first because the lip repair will:
 
  a. Improve the child's cosmetic appearance
  b. Facilitate the palate repair
  c. Ensure better-aligned tooth eruption
  d. Allow the child to suck

Question 2

The nurse has drawn up 5 units of insulin to give to an 8-year-old. As a safety precaution prior to giving the drug, the nurse should:
 
  a. Ask the parent if the child has ever had an insulin reaction
  b. Check the child's blood sugar
  c. Verify the dose with another nurse
  d. Chart the administration of the drug

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Answer to Question 1

D
By repairing the lip, the baby can create suction and be able to nurse. Certainly the baby's appearance is improved, but this is not the reason behind the timing of the surgery.

Answer to Question 2

D
Prior to giving drugs such as digoxin, insulin, heparin, and narcotics, the dose is verified by another nurse. There is no need to check the blood sugar at this time. Drugs are never charted until they are actually given.