Author Question: Which food is appropriate to mix with medication? a. Formula or milk b. Applesauce c. Syrup d. ... (Read 79 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which food is appropriate to mix with medication?

a. Formula or milk
b. Applesauce
c. Syrup
d. Orange juice

Question 2

What is the priority in the discharge plan for a child with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

a. Teaching the parents to report excessive fatigue to the physician
b. Monitoring the child's hemoglobin level every 2 weeks
c. Providing a diet that contains iron-rich foods
d. Establishing a safe, age-appropriate home environment

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

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Formula and milk are essential foods in a child's diet. Medications may alter
their flavor and cause the child to avoid them in the future.
B To prevent the child from developing a negative association with an essential
food, a nonessential food such as applesauce is best for mixing with medications.
C Syrup is not used to mix with medications because of its high sugar content.
D Orange juice is considered an essential food; therefore the nurse should not mix
medications with it.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Excessive fatigue is not a significant problem for the child with ITP.
B ITP is associated with low platelet levels.
C Increasing the child's intake of iron in the diet will not correct ITP.
D Prevention of injury is a priority concern for a child with ITP.