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luminitza

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What statement by a patient's mother leads the nurse to determine she understands instructions about administering an oral antibiotic for otitis media?
 
  a. I will continue using the medication until symptoms are relieved.
  b. I will share the medicine with siblings if their symptoms are the same.
  c. I will give the medication with a glass of milk.
  d. I will administer prescribed doses until all the medication is used.

Question 2

Which situation would cause the nurse to suspect a hearing impairment?
 
  a. 3-month-old infant with a positive Moro reflex
  b. 15-month-old toddler who is babbling
  c. 18-month-old toddler who is speaking one-syllable words
  d. 24-month-old toddler who communicates by pointing


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peter

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Antibiotic therapy for otitis media is continued until the prescribed amount has been completed, even if symptoms are alleviated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The child who is not making verbal attempts by 18 months should undergo a complete physical examination.


luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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