Author Question: The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. The child has been placed ... (Read 58 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. The child has been placed in a mist tent. What should the nurse do when caring for this child?

A) Monitor the child regularly for signs of cyanosis
B) Avoid contact with the mist if the nurse is a sexually active female of childbearing age
C) Use contact transmission precautions
D) Check for hyperthermia related to enclosure in the tent

Question 2

The health care provider orders phenytoin (Dilantin) 4

mg/kg/day in three divided doses for a child who has a seizure disorder. The child weighs 33 lb and the medication is available at 30 mg/5 mL. What is the amount in mL for one dose of this child's medication? (Round to the nearest 10th decimal point.)
A) 0.4 mL
B) 3.4 mL
C) 30 mL
D) 34 mL