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ts19998 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurses caring for children on an oncology unit are planning an open-house presentation on cancer prevention actions to support the 2020 National Health Goals.

Which topics should the nurses include in their presentation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Teaching testicular self-examination
B) The need to take vitamin supplements every day
C) The importance of getting adequate rest and daily exercise
D) Explaining the reasons to avoid excessive sun exposure
E) The importance of frequent health assessments to identify the symptoms of leukemia

Question 2

When describing the differences affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs administered to children, which of the following would the nurse include?

A) Oral drugs are absorbed more quickly in children than adults.
B) Absorption of intramuscularly administered drugs is fairly constant.
C) Topical drugs are absorbed more quickly in young children than adults.
D) Absorption of drugs administered by subcutaneous injection is increased.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
Feedback:
Nurses can help the nation achieve the 2020 National Health Goals for cancer prevention in children by careful history taking at health assessments to reveal the symptoms of leukemia and by active teaching of self-screening measures such as testicular examination and preventive measures such as avoiding excessive sun exposure. Vitamin supplementation, rest, and exercise are not identified as actions to prevent cancer in children.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Topical absorption of drugs is increased in infants and young children because the stratum corneum is thinner and well hydrated. The absorption of oral drugs is slowed by slower gastric emptying, increased intestinal motility, a proportionately larger small intestine surface area, high gastric pH, and decreased lipase and amylase secretion. The absorption of drugs given intramuscularly or subcutaneously is erratic and may be decreased.