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jho37

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The nurse is concerned that a child receiving vincristine is developing an adverse reaction to the medication. What did the nurse most likely assess in the patient?
 
  A) Tooth pain
  B) Numb fingertips
  C) Reduced hearing
  D) Bright red cheeks

Question 2

The nurse is administering a crushed tablet to an 18-month-old infant. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this intervention?
 
  A) Mix the crushed tablet with a small amount of applesauce.
  B) Place the crushed tablet in the infant's formula.
  C) Mix the crushed tablet with the infant's cereal.
  D) Crushed tablets should only be mixed with water.



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Answer to Question 1

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The use of vincristine can cause specific neurologic symptoms of weakness, tingling, and numbing of the extremities and sometimes the inability to walk because of loss of ankle support. This medication does not cause tooth pain, reduced hearing, or bright red cheeks.

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if a tablet or capsule is the only oral form available for children younger than 6 years, it needs to be crushed or opened and mixed with a pleasant-tasting liquid or a small amount (generally no more than a tablespoon) of a nonessential food such as applesauce. The crushed tablet or inside of a capsule may taste bitter, so it should never be mixed with formula or other essential foods. Otherwise, the child may associate the bitter taste with the food and later refuse to eat it.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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