Author Question: A toddler has a unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge and frequent sneezing. The nurse should ... (Read 30 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A toddler has a unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge and frequent sneezing. The nurse should suspect what condition?

a. Allergies
b. Acute pharyngitis
c. Foreign body in the nose
d. Acute nasopharyngitis

Question 2

What consideration is most important in managing tuberculosis (TB) in children?

a. Skin testing
b. Chemotherapy
c. Adequate rest
d. Adequate hydration

Animal_Goddess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The irritation of a foreign body in the nose produces local mucosal swelling with foul-smelling nasal discharge, local obstruction with sneezing, and mild discomfort. Allergies would produce clear bilateral nasal discharge. Nasal discharge is usually not associated with pharyngitis. Acute nasopharyngitis would have bilateral mucous discharge.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Drug therapy for TB includes isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide daily for 2 months and isoniazid and rifampin given two or three times a week by direct observation therapy for the remaining 4 months. Chemotherapy is the most important intervention for TB.