The nurse is teaching the child to monitor her blood glucose. In ...

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The nurse is teaching the child to monitor her blood glucose. In order to obtain a blood specimen correctly, the nurse instructs the child to:
 
  a. Lance the pads of the fingers
  b. Use the index finger
  c. Wash the hand in warm water
  d. Avoid using an autolet device

Question 2

The nurse is teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form. The most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is:
 
  a. Hold the medicine cup or syringe at eye level to read the amount to be given.
  b. Use a syringe to measure the medicine instead of a medicine cup or teaspoon.
  c. Shake the suspension before measuring and administering this medication.
  d. Always buy the medicine from the same drug company.

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Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse would instruct the child to lance the sides of the fingers, avoid the index finger, and always use an autolet device. The patient should wash the hands in warm water to increase circulation to the finger.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: Hold the medicine cup or syringe at eye level to read the amount to be given.
B Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: Use a syringe to measure the medicine instead of a medicine cup or teaspoon.
C Correct. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is: Shake the suspension before measuring and administering this medication. Suspensions require shaking before administration to distribute the medication evenly throughout the liquid.
D Incorrect. In teaching caregivers about the administration of phenobarbital in suspension form, the most important thing the nurse will say to the caregivers to ensure an accurate dose is not: Always buy the medicine from the same drug company.