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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The mother of three teenagers is diagnosed with fibromyalgia and asks the nurse to how to keep up with all of the children's activities. Which suggestion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) Attempt to attend the all the functions of the children.
B) Negotiate with the children to alternate attending their functions.
C) Avoid attending any afterschool functions for the children.
D) Ask the children to limit their activities.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving treatment for sickle cell disease. The client is at risk for infection. Which medication does the nurse expect to administer to this client?

A) Acetaminophen
B) Penicillin
C) Morphine sulfate
D) Tamoxifen

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Since it is too difficult to attend all of the children's functions, the nurse suggests alternating the children's functions. In this manner, the client feels that she is partially meeting the needs of each child. Not attending any functions will only add to the client's stress and may worsen symptoms. It is not reasonable for a client with fibromyalgia to try to run the home and attend all of the functions of each child. The children should not have to limit their activities because of the client's illness.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Prophylactic penicillin is often prescribed to clients who are diagnosed with sickle cell disease due to the increased risk for infection. Morphine and acetaminophen may be given for the pain the client experiences during a sickle cell crisis. Tamoxifen is a medication used to treat breast cancer.