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big1devin · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When teaching the caregivers about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would tell them to:

a. select jars of baby food with salt content under 400 micrograms (mcg) per jar
b. add a little regular refined white sugar to the baby food, as babies prefer sweet-tasting foods
c. buy baby foods with added artificial sweetener or add one packet per jar
d. do not add sugar or salt to a baby's food and select products preferably with no added salt or sugar

Question 2

The nurse brings the medication into the child's room for administration. Which of the following interventions will ensure the safe administration of this medication?

a. Call the child by name to verify identity
b. Verify identification with the hospital identification band and second identifier
c. Do not review medications with the parent in order to protect the privacy of the patient
d. All of the above

Dominic · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. When teaching about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would not tell them to select jars of baby food with salt content under 400 micrograms (mcg) per jar.
B Incorrect. When teaching about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would not tell them to add a little regular refined white sugar to the baby food, as babies prefer sweet-tasting foods.
C Incorrect. When teaching about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would not tell them to buy baby foods with added artificial sweetener or add one packet per jar.
D Correct. When teaching about the selection of a baby's semisolid food, the nurse would not tell them: do not add sugar or salt to a baby's food and select products preferably with no added salt or sugar.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should not rely on the child for verification of identity. The identity should be confirmed by comparing the hospital identification band and a second identifier. The medications should be reviewed with the parents to check for discrepancies.