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jazziefee

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A nurse is teaching the family of a child with ADHD about her diet and medications. The child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) every day.
 
  In teaching about the client's diet, it is most important that the nurse encourage the child to avoid which foods and/or drinks?
  a. High-sodium foods
  b. High-sugar foods and drinks
  c. High-fat foods
  d. Caffeinated foods and drinks

Question 2

A newborn with apnea of prematurity is treated with caffeine. Which condition would indicate to the nurse that the treatment was effective?
 
  a. Respiratory rate of 32 to 40 breaths/minute
  b. Heart rate of 80 to 100 beats/minute
  c. Respiratory rate of 20 to 30 breaths/minute
  d. Heart rate of 110 to 130 beats/minute


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TheNamesImani

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Caffeine is contraindicated with methylphenidate. There is no evidence of the other foods interacting with methylphenidate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Caffeine is ordered to stimulate respiratory activity. The first option indicates a respiratory rate in the correct range.


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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