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@Brianna17

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which strategy might the nurse use when administering oral medications to a young child who is reluctant?
 
  a. Mix the medication with chocolate milk.
  b. Tell the child that the medication is candy.
  c. Give the medication quickly if the child is crying.
  d. Offer the child fruit juice after the medication is swallowed.

Question 2

Gentamicin ear drops are prescribed for a 4-year-old child. How would the nurse position the auricle when administering the ear drops?
 
  a. Up and back
  b. Down and back
  c. Up and out
  d. Down and out


rekilledagain

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

ANS: D
The nurse can offer a chaser of water, fruit juice, or a carbonated beverage after the medication has been swallowed. Medications should not be mixed with food or drinks with important nutrients such as milk because the child may develop distaste for it.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For children 3 years of age and older, the auricle is gently pulled upward and backward to straighten the canal.


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@Brianna17

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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