Author Question: When administering a rectal suppository to a two-year-old child, the nurse: a. uses his or her ... (Read 53 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When administering a rectal suppository to a two-year-old child, the nurse:

a. uses his or her little finger to administer the medication.
b. asks the mother if she would prefer administering the medication.
c. uses his or her index finger to administer the medication.
d. applies a local anesthetic to the anus before administering the medication.

Question 2

When comparing the plasma protein binding ability of a pediatric client to an adult, the nurse understands this process occurs in children to:

a. a greater degree.
b. a lesser degree.
c. the same degree.
d. the same degree, but more slowly than in adults.

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Because the child is two years old, the little finger, rather than the index finger, is used to administer rectal suppositories.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate, unless the mother has had experience with administering rectal suppositories to her child.
C Incorrect: In children under three years of age, the little finger, rather than the index finger, is used to administer rectal suppositories.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: It occurs to a lesser degree than in adults, because of the reduced production of protein in children.
B Correct: It occurs to a lesser degree than in adults, because of the reduced production of protein in children.
C Incorrect: It occurs to a lesser degree.
D Incorrect: It occurs to a lesser degree.