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frankwu

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on: Jun 28, 2018
How often should a child who has a continuous intravenous infusion should be assessed?
 
  a. Hourly
  b. Every 2 hours
  c. Every 3 hours
  d. Every 4 hours

Question 2

A parent tells the nurse, I'm not sure how to give this medicine to my infant. How would the nurse teach the parent to best administer an oral suspension?
 
  a. Pour the medication into a small cup and allowing the infant to drink it.
  b. Place the medication in a nipple and having the infant suck the nipple.
  c. Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth.
  d. Administer the medication with a dropper onto the back of the infant's tongue.


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Cheesycrackers

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse must assess hourly an intravenous infusion for complications, such as inflammation and infiltration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An oral syringe is a useful device for measuring small quantities of medications for infants. The syringe is placed midway back, at the side of the mouth.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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