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oliviahorn72

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Which intervention would be the most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a child with infectious mononucleosis?
 
  A) Limiting fluid intake
  B) Moving the child carefully
  C) Administering a corticosteroid
  D) Counseling the child to stop kissing

Question 2

The home care nurse is observing a mother prepare mupirocin (Bactroban) to treat a preschool-aged child's skin rash. At which point should the nurse stop the mother during the preparation of the medication?
 
  A) Mother washes the lesions before using the medication.
  B) Mother washes own hands after touching the child's rash.
  C) Mother is still using the medication on day 9 of the infection.
  D) Mother measures out a teaspoon of the medication for the child to take orally.



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Answer to Question 1

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Be careful in helping children with mononucleosis to turn in bed ensuring that no pressure is placed over the splenic area. If palpating the spleen, do so gently to avoid inadvertent rupture. The child needs an adequate fluid intake. Corticosteroids are not indicated for this disease. Counseling on the transmission of the illness can occur later when the child's health improves.

Answer to Question 2

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Mupirocin (Bactroban) is a topical antibiotic and should not be taken orally. The mother should wash the lesions before applying the medication. The mother should wash the hands before and after applying the medication or touching the rash. The mother should use the medication for the full course even though the rash and lesions might appear healed.



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