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armygirl

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The nurse instructs the mother of a preschool-age child on the use of ibuprofen (Pediaprofen) prescribed for a temperature. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
 
  A) I should give this medication with food..
  B) I should measure out the dosage using a kitchen teaspoon..
  C) I should limit the child's fluids while taking this medication..
  D) I should expect the child to complain of a stomach ache with this medication..

Question 2

The nurse is providing instructions to the parent of a school-age child who received conscious sedation for a bronchoscopy. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Provide an antiemetic if vomiting occurs.
  B) Provide the child with something to eat if hungry.
  C) Encourage the child to engage in physical activity such as riding a bicycle.
  D) Expect to stay with the child for at least 4 hours to ensure dizziness does not occur.
  E) Determine that the child is able to swallow without choking before providing solid food.



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Answer to Question 1

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Because ibuprofen (Pediaprofen) can cause gastrointestinal irritation, it should be given with food or fluids. The medication dosage should be measured by using the device supplied with the medication and not using a kitchen spoon. Fluids should be encouraged when taking this medication because renal failure can occur if the child becomes dehydrated. If the child complains of a stomachache while taking this medication, notify the health care provider. This could be an indication of an adverse effect.

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D, E
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The nurse should instruct the parent to stay with the child for at least 4 hours to ensure dizziness does not occur with walking. The parent should also make sure that the child can swallow liquids without choking before providing solid food. If vomiting occurs, the health care provider should be contacted. The child's swallowing ability needs to be assessed before providing with solid food. Physical activity that requires alertness should be avoided for 12 hours because the sedation can affect coordination and balance.





 

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