This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What intervention is contraindicated in a suspected case of appendicitis? a. Enemas b. Palpating ... (Read 87 times)

formula1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 666
on: Jun 28, 2018
What intervention is contraindicated in a suspected case of appendicitis?
 
  a. Enemas
  b. Palpating the abdomen
  c. Administration of antibiotics
  d. Administration of antipyretics for fever

Question 2

A child is being admitted to the hospital with acute gastroenteritis. The health care provider prescribes an antiemetic. What antiemetic does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
 
  a. Ondansetron (Zofran)
  b. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  c. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  d. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ambernicolefink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In any instance in which severe abdominal pain is observed and appendicitis is suspected, the nurse must be aware of the danger of administering laxatives or enemas. Such measures stimulate bowel motility and increase the risk of perforation. The abdomen is palpated after other assessments are made. Antibiotics should be administered, and antipyretics are not contraindicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Ondansetron reduces the duration of vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis. This would be the expected prescribed antiemetic. Adverse effects with earlier generation antiemetics (e.g., promethazine and metoclopramide) include somnolence, nervousness, irritability, and dystonic reactions and should not be routinely administered to children. For children who are prone to motion sickness, it is often helpful to administer an appropriate dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before a trip, but it would not be ordered as an antiemetic.


formula1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 666
Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


ambernicolefink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
Palpating the knee Palpating the knee
Palpating the ankle Palpating the ankle
Palpating the tongue Palpating the tongue
Palpating lymph nodes: Cervical Palpating lymph nodes: Cervical
The chromosome locations for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Together, these genes account for the majority of case The chromosome locations for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Together, these genes account for the majority of case
Video: Body plan of euglena Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library