Author Question: The nurse is instructing parent in the proper administration of iron replacement therapy. The nurse ... (Read 41 times)

colton · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is instructing parent in the proper administration of iron replacement therapy. The nurse instructs the parents that:

a. If they increase the dietary sources of iron, they can skip the replacement therapy
b. Liquid preparations should be taken through a straw, unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer's insert
c. Iron should be given with milk to avoid irritation
d. If the child can't or won't take the iron orally, injections can be given subcutaneously

Question 2

The management of cryptorchidism usually involves which of the following interventions?

a. observation while awaiting spontaneous descent of the testes in the first year after birth
b. large doses of testosterone given daily
c. orchiopexy surgery performed as soon as possible after detection of the cryptorchidism
d. downward massaging of the testis involved to encourage downward migration

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The parents need to understand that both dietary change and supplemental therapy are needed to correct this form of anemia. Calcium interferes with the absorption of iron, so milk should not be given at the same time. Injections must be given IM and are painful. In the past, nurses were instructed to offer liquid iron through a straw, to avoid staining the teeth. This is no longer required with all preparations, so check the insert before administration.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. The management of cryptorchidism usually involves observation while awaiting spontaneous descent of the testes during the first year of life.
B Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not usually involve large doses of testosterone given daily, instead human chorionic gonadotropin may be used to stimulate the natural production of testosterone.
C Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not usually involve immediate surgery, instead the choice is usually to wait until the child is between 1 and 2 years of age.
D Incorrect. The management of cryptorchidism does not involve downward massaging of the testis involved to encourage downward migration.