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Haya94

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The pediatric nurse is caring for child that weighs 15 kilograms and calls the physician for an order for Acetaminophen for pain control. What is the maximum amount of medication per dose the nurse anticipates ordering?
 
  a. 100 mg
  b. 150 mg
  c. 225 mg
  d. 250 mg

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to start an IV on an infant admitted to the pediatric unit. What intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement?
 
  a. Involve the parents.
  b. Provide a simple explanation to the child.
  c. Let the child examine the equipment.
  d. Suggest coping techniques.


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adammoses97

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

ANS: C
Acetaminophen is commonly used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in infants and children. The maximum dose is 15 mg/kg/dose for infants and children, with a maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
It is appropriate to involve the parents when performing a procedure on an infant. Providng a simple explanation, letting the child examine the equipment, and suggesting coping techniques are not appropriate interventions for an infant.


Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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