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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The nurse is administering medications to children on a pediatric ward. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when administering medications to children?
 
  A) Give the child the choice whether to take the medication or not.
  B) If a child is uncooperative, give the injection when the child is sleeping.
  C) Tell the child that the injection will not hurt.
  D) When administering liquids, use the smallest syringe possible to ensure accuracy.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with spastic colitis. What sign and symptom should be reported to the physician for further evaluation?
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Flatulence
  C) Abdominal pain
  D) Fever


mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Catheter-tip syringes are usually used for administering liquids to infants. The nurse should use the smallest syringe possible to ensure accuracy. The child should not be given a choice whether or not to take medication and should not be lied to about the injection not hurting. Children should not be surprised with an injection or injected in their sleep.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
If the client has a fever, it should be reported to the physician for further evaluation. Fever is not a symptom associated with spastic colitis. Diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal pain are symptoms associated with spastic colitis. These symptoms may vary in intensity and pattern.


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