A young mother tells the nurse that her 6-month-old baby has a ...

[frankwu]

A young mother tells the nurse that her 6-month-old baby has a cough and that she is giving the baby an OTC cough and decongestant preparation. What should the nurse teach this young mother?
 
  a. Over-the-counter medication is safe for infants.
  b. These products are not safe for infants.
  c. These products are safe if given diluted.
  d. These products are safe in infants over 6 months.

Question 2

Which way can a nurse prevent injury from a needlestick?
 
  a. Recap the needle before disposal.
  b. Remove the needle from the syringe.
  c. Immediately discard the needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.
  d. Stick it into the patient's mattress until it can be disposed of.

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In 2007, the FDA announced that over-the-counter cold products should not be used in infants because they are unsafe.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Standard precautions recommend the use of puncture-resistant containers for disposal of all needles and sharps. Never recap a needle; most sticks happen this way.

[frankwu]

Gracias!

[patma1981]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it