Author Question: Tammy Zieger is a nurse at a pediatric clinic. On a recent Friday, she took a call from Mrs. ... (Read 99 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Tammy Zieger is a nurse at a pediatric clinic. On a recent Friday, she took a call from Mrs. Jackson, the mother of one of the toddlers regularly seen in the clinic. The mother was frantic

because the child had taken an unknown quantity of children's aspirin. Which of the following would not be appropriate advice for Mrs. Jackson in this case?
1. Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Smith said to give David one tablespoon of syrup of ipecac and a glass of water. If he doesn't vomit within 15 minutes give a second tablespoon, but don't give a third.
2. Mrs. Jackson, how many aspirin did the bottle contain originally, how many are left now, and how many do you think had been taken before today?
3. Mrs. Jackson, observe David for the next couple of hours for signs of nausea or sleepiness. If he gets sleepy or you have trouble keeping him awake, call us back.
4. Mrs. Jackson, you should call the local poison control center. I have that number right here

Question 2

All of the following are recommendations to protect children from poisoning except

1. Allow children to observe an adult taking medications to teach them how to take them properly.
2. Always store medicines in their original containers and have safety-lock tops on all medications.
3. Anticipate a child's curiosity and place medications and poisonous items where they cannot be accessed.
4. Never put products such as kerosene, gasoline, or cleaning agents in another container (e.g., a soft drink bottle, cup, or bowl).
5. Read the label carefully before dispensing a medication.