The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl who requires ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl who requires medication that is only available in an enteric tablet form. The nurse is teaching the mother how to help the girl swallow the medication.
 
  Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching? A) I can encourage her to place it on the back of her tongue..
  B) I can pinch her nose to make it easier to swallow..
  C) We cannot crush this type of pill as it will affect the delivery of the medication..
  D) We can place the tablet in a spoonful of applesauce..

Question 2

The nurse is completing the health history of a 6-month-old baby with retinoblastoma with the child's parents. Which symptom should the nurse expect that the parents have observed?
 
  A) One pupil appears white.
  B) The infant tugs and pulls at one ear.
  C) The infant's eye appears to be protruding.
  D) The infant always keeps her eyes tightly closed.

[ntsoane kedibone]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The mother should be advised to never pinch the child's nose as it increases the risk for aspiration. The other statements are correct.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
On examination, the child's pupil of the affected eye appears white because the red reflex is absent. Some might describe this symptom as a cat's eye.. Ear tugging, eye protrusion, and keeping the eyes closed are not manifestations of retinoblastoma.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

TYSM

[patma1981]

Excellent