« previous next »

Author Question: Which is an appropriate beverage for the nurse to give to a child who had a tonsillectomy earlier in ... (Read 81 times)

formula1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 666
on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is an appropriate beverage for the nurse to give to a child who had a tonsillectomy earlier in the day?
 
  a. Chocolate ice cream
  b. Orange juice
  c. Fruit punch
  d. Apple juice

Question 2

Teaching safety precautions with the administration of antihistamines is important due to which common side effect?
 
  a. Dry mouth
  b. Excitability
  c. Drowsiness
  d. Dry mucous membranes


bassamabas

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 294
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The child can have clear, cool liquids when fully awake. The child can have full liquids on the second postoperative day. Citrus drinks are not offered because they can irritate the throat. Red liquids are avoided because they give the appearance of blood if vomited.

Answer to Question 2

C
Drowsiness is a safety hazard when alertness is needed, especially with a teenage driver. Nonsedating brands should be used. A dry mouth is not a safety issue. Excitability may affect rest or sleep, but drowsiness is the most important safety hazard. Dry mucous membranes are not a safety issue.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Part of this child's pattern of daily living is attending child care during the work day Part of this child's pattern of daily living is attending child care during the work day
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
Because the leg muscles of children with muscular dystrophy are weak, they must perform the Gowers’ Because the leg muscles of children with muscular dystrophy are weak, they must perform the Gowers’
Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI
Cataracts seen in a child with congenital rubella syndrome. Cataracts seen in a child with congenital rubella syndrome.
The Growing Child The Growing Child
Video: Alzheimer's Disease

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library