The healthcare provider has prescribed the toddler an oral ...

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The healthcare provider has prescribed the toddler an oral medication. The toddler has fought medication administration in the past. Which strategies may be helpful when administering the medication to this toddler? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Request the medication in liquid form and draw the medication in an oral syringe.
  2. Put the medication in a favorite drink in the child's sippy cup.
  3. Allow the mother to administer the medication to the child.
  4. Notify the healthcare provider to change the route to intravenous.
  5. Hold the child down and squirt the medication in the corner of his mouth.

Question 2

An adolescent tells the nurse that the new diagnosis of diabetes has him stressed out. Which stress-reduction activities will the nurse recommend to this adolescent? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Daily exercise, such as walking
  2. Learning more about his illness
  3. Practicing deep breathing and other relaxation techniques
  4. Not thinking about his diagnosis
  5. Allowing the parents control of his disease

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Answer to Question 1

1, 3
Explanation:
1. These activities will make the administration easier.
2. This would not be appropriate as it increases the volume that must be administered and may unfavorably change the taste of the drink.
3. The child is more willing to take the medication from the mother.
4. This would not be appropriate.
5. This could cause the child to choke on the medication and is inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Exercise is an effective stress reducer.
2. Fully understanding his condition will reduce his stress.
3. Relaxation techniques can help reduce stress.
4. Keeping feelings and emotions in will increase stress in the adolescent.
5. Adolescents like to be in control of themselves and are working on separation from the parents, so it would be inappropriate to encourage the child to give control to others.