Author Question: The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the mother of a toddler who was hospitalized for ... (Read 59 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the mother of a toddler who was hospitalized for constipation. Which statement made by the toddler's mother indicates the need for further education?

A) I should recognize that when my child walks stiffly on his tiptoes, this could indicate withholding.
B) Rocking and crossing the legs could be a sign of withholding.
C) I need to make sure my child eats a low-fiber diet.
D) Soiling could be a sign of withholding because of involuntary overflow.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing constipation. The healthcare provider prescribes Metamucil, a bulk-forming laxative.

Which is a nursing consideration when administering this medication to the client?
A) Offering sufficient water
B) Administering rectally
C) Using to treat acute constipation
D) Assessing for tardive dyskinesia

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

This child requires a diet that is high in fiber. This statement indicates the need for further instruction. All of the other statements made by the toddler's mother indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented regarding constipation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

It is imperative that the client take Metamucil with a sufficient amount of water for the medication to be effective. Metamucil is an oral medication, and it is not typically for use in the treatment of acute constipation, as results from the medication are not immediate. Prokinetic drugs such as Reglan may cause tardive dyskinesia. Metamucil is not associated with the cause of tardive dyskinesia.