Author Question: If an intramuscular (IM) injection is administered to a child who has Reye syndrome, the nurse ... (Read 27 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

If an intramuscular (IM) injection is administered to a child who has Reye syndrome, the nurse should monitor for what?

a. Bleeding
b. Infection
c. Poor absorption
d. Itching at the injection site

Question 2

When taking the history of a child hospitalized with Reye syndrome, the nurse should not be surprised if a week ago the child had recovered from what?

a. Measles
b. Influenza
c. Meningitis
d. Hepatitis

ryhom · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse should watch for bleeding from the site. Because of related liver dysfunction with Reye syndrome, laboratory studies, such as prolonged bleeding time, should be monitored to determine impaired coagulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The etiology of Reye syndrome is not well understood, but most cases follow a common viral illness, typically influenza or varicella.