The nurse instructing caregivers about the administration of ...

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The nurse instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine will tell the caregivers to do which of the following?
 
  a. Mix the medicine with a citrus juice before administration.
  b. Give the medicine with the meal itself.
  c. Give the medicine 30 to 60 minutes prior to a meal.
  d. Give the medicine with only a few sips of water.

Question 2

Which of the following adult behaviors would be most important for preschoolers to witness caregivers engaging in?
 
  a. modeling positive behavior
  b. giving or receiving rewards for positive behavior
  c. punishing others for poor behavior
  d. receiving punishment or feeling bad about their bad behavior

[amanda_14]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to mix the medicine with a citrus juice before administration.
B Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to give the medicine with the meal itself.
C Correct. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will tell the caregivers the importance of daily medication given 30-60 minutes prior to a meal to optimize its absorption.
D Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to give the medicine with only a few sips of water.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. While modeling positive behaviors is important, giving rewards for positive behavior will be a more powerful tool for teaching appropriate behavior.
B Correct. An effective tool for teaching appropriate behavior, giving attention or rewards to positive behaviors communicates the desired actions to the preschooler. It is common for bad behaviors to be disciplined, while good behaviors are ignored.
C Incorrect. While punishing others for poor behavior or receiving punishment or feeling bad about bad behavior is important in the discipline process, it is most important for the preschooler to be aware of positive behaviors.
D Incorrect. While punishing others for poor behavior or receiving punishment or feeling bad about bad behavior is important in the discipline process, it is most important for the preschooler to be aware of positive behaviors.