Author Question: A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever ... (Read 70 times)

lak · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever and possible sepsis.Cultures, antibiotics,and acetaminophen (Tylenol)

along with bed rest have been ordered
for this child. Place the following steps in
order from first to last.
1. Administer the antibiotics
2. Administer the acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
3. Obtain the cultures
4. Ensure the child has bed rest

Question 2

The nurse is educating a client on intrauterine contraception (IUC). Which advantages of IUC will the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. It is effective, continuous contraception.
2. It is relatively inexpensive over time.
3. It does not need to be inserted immediately prior to coitus.
4. Small amounts of estrogen are released daily.
5. It slightly increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 3, 1, 4
Rationale: Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) first to decrease discomfort and reduce
fever. Obtain the cultures next because management of infections is critical, and
since a child on chemotherapy has lowered immune status, unusual agents can
be identified. Cultures can help identify the causative agents before treatment is
started. Give the antibiotics next, as an infection can seriously impact the child who is receiving chemotherapy. Finally, provide comfort followed by bed rest to
allow the child to rest.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. One advantage of IUC is a high rate of effectiveness.
2. One advantage of IUC is that it is inexpensive over time.
3. It is non-coitus-related contraception.