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A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant telephones the nurse at her obstetrician's office and complains of constant backache. She asks what pain reliever is safe for her to take. The best nursing response is
 
  a. Back pain is common at this time during pregnancy because you tend to stand
  with a sway back.
  b. Acetaminophen is acceptable during pregnancy; however, you should not take
  aspirin.
  c. You should come into the office and let the doctor check you.
  d. Avoid medication because you are pregnant. Try soaking in a warm bath or using
  a heating pad on low before taking any medication.

Question 2

When liquid medication is given to a crying 10-month-old infant, which approach minimizes the possibility of aspiration?
 
  a. Administer the medication with a syringe (without needle) placed along the side
  of the infant's tongue.
  b. Administer the medication as rapidly as possible with the infant securely
  restrained.
  c. Mix the medication with the infant's regular formula or juice and administer by
  bottle.
  d. Keep the child upright with the nasal passages blocked for a minute after
  administration.



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Answer to Question 1

C
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A Back pain can also be a symptom of preterm labor and needs to be assessed.
B The woman needs to be assessed for preterm labor before providing pain relief.
C A prolonged backache is one of the subtle symptoms of preterm labor. Early
intervention may prevent preterm birth.
D The woman needs to be assessed for preterm labor before providing pain relief.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Administer the medication with a syringe without a needle placed alongside of
the infant's tongue. The contents are administered slowly in small amounts,
allowing the child to swallow between deposits.
B Medications should be given slowly to avoid aspiration.
C The medication should be mixed with only a small amount of food or liquid. If
the child does not finish drinking/eating, it is difficult to determine how much
medication was consumed. Essential foods also should not be used.
D Holding the child's nasal passages will increase the risk of aspiration.



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