Author Question: The infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted ... (Read 71 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first?

a. Glucose water in a bottle
b. D5W intravenously
c. Formula via nasogastric tube
d. Breast milk

Question 2

A nurse is applying a 5 permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies. How should the nurse apply the lotion?

1. To the scalp only
2. Over the entire body, from the chin down, as well as the scalp and forehead
3. Only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity
4. Only on the hands

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback
A High levels of dextrose correct the hypoglycemia but will stimulate the
production of more insulin.
B Oral feedings are tried first; intravenous lines should be a later choice if the
hypoglycemia continues.
C Formula does provide longer normal glucose levels but would be administered
via bottle, not by tube feeding.
D Breast milk is metabolized more slowly and provides longer normal glucose
levels.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5 permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
2. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5 permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
3. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5 permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
4. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5 permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.