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bobthebuilder

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The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who has a long-term, chronic illness. The nurse notes that the client needed an increase in his medication dosage once he reached age 14 years. The nurse is aware that this is most likely due to:
 
  a. hormonal changes and growth spurts.
  b. decrease in the metabolic rate.
  c. decrease in sleep requirements.
  d. slowing of physical maturation.

Question 2

An infant client is ordered to receive a topical silver nitrate ointment to prevent infection after sustaining burns. The nurse be especially vigilant for signs of silver toxicity because:
 
  a. infants have immature liver function and metabolism.
  b. infants have decreased renal function and renal clearance.
  c. infants' bodies have increased body water composition.
  d. infants have thinner skin, allowing for greater absorption.



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DHRUVSHAH

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The adolescent client may require an increase in his medication dosage because of hormonal changes and growth spurts that he is experiencing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The thinner epidermis allows for greater absorption of topical medications, increasing the risk for toxicity.




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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