Author Question: The nurse is teaching a group of students about the similarities and differences between newborn ... (Read 154 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is teaching a group of students about the similarities and differences between newborn skin and adult skin. Which statement by the group indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A) The newborn's skin and that of an adult are similar in thickness.
B) The lipid composition of the skin of a newborn and adult is about the same.
C) Skin development in the newborn is complete at birth.
D) The newborn has more fibrils connecting the dermis and epidermis.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing medication orders for a pregnant patient diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which medication order should the nurse question for this patient?

A) Ampicillin
B) Amoxicillin
C) Tetracycline
D) Cephalosporin

kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The newborn and adult epidermis is similar in thickness and lipid composition, but skin development is not complete at birth. Fewer fibrils connect the dermis and epidermis in the newborn when compared with the adult.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Amoxicillin, ampicillin, and cephalosporins are effective against most organisms causing UTIs and are safe antibiotics during pregnancy. Tetracyclines are contraindicated during pregnancy because they cause retardation of bone growth and staining of the fetal teeth.