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.
NURSE
Some scholars regard Walt Whitman as a poet of nature, and others, a poet of the body—a reference to
Jean Piaget in his office.
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WOMAN FROM WILLENDORF
Elizabeth, a married 35-year-old woman, always thought that she followed a sensible diet