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Yi-Chen

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What should be included in the teaching plan for the parents of
 
  a 3-year-old child who has been prescribed an opioid analgesic?
  a.
  The opioid is likely to cause significant respiratory depression.
  b.
  The medicine is prescribed with the knowledge that addiction may occur.
  c.
  The opioid is very effective as a pain control method.
  d.
  The opioid is only to be given in cases of severe pain.

Question 2

The mother of a 3-year-old expresses concern about her daughter's slowed growth rate. What would be the most informative response by the nurse?
 
  a. Three-year-olds have typically finished a growth spurt, and you may notice a decreased rate in your daughter's growth.
  b. Children's growth is hereditary. She may be of small stature like you.
  c. The growth of a 3-year-old is associated with their nutrition. How is she eating?
  d. Your daughter is healthy and happy. Don't worry about her growth right now.



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cuttiesgirl16

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
It is an effective type of analgesia. When administered to children, opioid analgesics do not have any greater respiratory depression than when given to an adult, and the risk of addiction is virtually nonexistent in children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Three-year-olds slow down in their growth in a natural cycle.




Yi-Chen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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