An 8-month-old has been diagnosed with infantile eczema.
At a follow-up appointment, the child's caregiver seems exhausted and angry. He explains that he has done all of the child's care because his wife is repulsed by the child's raw and uncomfortable appearance. Which response would be appropriate for the nurse to say to this caregiver?
A) He will be better soon and your family can get back to normal.
B) I understand her feelings. It is hard to see a child in pain sometimes.
C) That's not fair to you; she should get some counseling to learn how to cope with illness better.
D) That's not an uncommon reaction, although it's hard on you and on your child.
Question 2
The nurse is administering aspirin to an 8-year-old child with severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
The child weighs 66 lb. The dosage is 120 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The medication comes in chewable tablets 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets per day will this child receive?
A) 2 tablets
B) 9 tablets
C) 16 tablets
D) 24 tablets
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