Author Question: A nurse is educating a community group of parents about prevention of West Nile virus. Which ... (Read 93 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is educating a community group of parents about prevention of West Nile virus. Which information does the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A.
All children should be sprayed with DEET before going outside.
B.
Eliminate standing water around your house, such as in birdbaths.
C.
Holistic mosquito repellent, such as lavender, is very effective.
D.
Long sleeves and long pants help prevent mosquito bites.
E.
The peak season for this virus is late summer to early autumn.

Question 2

The family practice nurse counsels parents to avoid giving their child salicylates for fever or mild pain. Which over-the-counter medications does the nurse warn about that contain this product? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Alka-Seltzer
B.
Bufferin
C.
Dristan
D.
Kaopectate
E.
Robitussin

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
West Nile is most prevalent in late summer and early fall. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and should be eliminated. Long sleeves and pant legs help keep mosquito bites from occurring on the arms and legs. Mosquito repellants containing DEET are most effective in preventing mosquito bites. Holistic methods are not as effective. Children under the age of 2 years should not have DEET sprayed onto their skin; rather, it should be applied to their clothing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Many over-the-counter medications contain salicylates. Common medications include Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, Dristan, and Kaopectate. Robitussin is not on this list.