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soccerdreamer_17

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The doctor has prescribed Zanamivir for a 4-year-old patient. The nurse questions this order because:
 
  1. The medication is only to be given to adults with pneumonia.
   2. The medication is only recommended for infants with Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease.
   3. The medication is only recommended for ages 7 and older for Influenza.
   4. The medication has proven to be ineffective in the management of Influenza.

Question 2

When the 8-year-old complains of the rough edges of the cast cutting her fingers, the nurse should:
 
  a. Tape adhesive over the fingers
  b. Shake a small amount of powder into the cast
  c. Soften the edge of the cast with warm oil and remold the cast
  d. Apply adhesive petals around the edge of the cast


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The medication is recommended for adults to treat Influenza.
2. The medication should not be used in infants and is used for Influenza, not Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease.
3. The medication is for Influenza in children over the age of 7.
4. The medication is effective for a child over the age of 7 for Influenza.

Answer to Question 2

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Petaling a cast with adhesive tape will reduce the discomfort of rough edges against the patient's skin.


soccerdreamer_17

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Happy to help you


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