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shenderson6

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Playrooms are included in most pediatric departments. The purpose of the playroom is:
 
  a. To provide a safe place for the children to go when the nurses take a break
  b. To provide an incentive for patients to choose this hospital
  c. To provide play therapy, which will alleviate some of the stress the child is experiencing
  d. To determine if the child is well enough for discharge

Question 2

The pediatric nurse is assessing a child with nasopharyngitis. The parents ask about the possibility of the child getting an antibiotic. Which of the following is the nurse's best answer?
 
  a. We need to be careful about starting antibiotics in children because we are creating more antibiotic-resistant organisms.
  b. There is no need to buy expensive antibiotics because we have other treatments that are less expensive.
  c. Antibiotics are not effective in the treatment of nasopharyngitis.
  d. There is a risk of your child being allergic to the antibiotic.



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jesse.fleming

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Answer to Question 1

C
Playrooms provide a place for children to play. Many units include a play therapist.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. The issue is efficacy and effectiveness, not the concern about over usage.
B Incorrect. The issue is efficacy and effectiveness, not the cost.
C Correct. Antibiotics are not effective in the treatment of viruses and are not indicated in the treatment of viral nasopharyngitis.
D Incorrect. The issue is efficacy and effectiveness, not the risk of allergy.




shenderson6

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


isabelt_18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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