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saraeharris

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The nurse has a routine prescription to instill erythromycin ointment (Ilotycin) into the eyes of a newborn. The nurse plans to explain to the parents that the purpose of the medication is to:
 
  1. Help the newborn to see more clearly.
  2. Guard against infection acquired during intrauterine life.
  3. Ensure the sterility of the conjunctiva in the newborn.
  4. Protect the newborn from contracting an eye infection during birth.

Question 2

Oral iron is prescribed for a child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse provides instructions to the mother regarding the administration of the iron. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron:
 
  1. Between meals
  2. Just before a meal
  3. Just after the meal
  4. With a fruit low in vitamin C



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Rationale: The use of eye prophylaxis with an agent such as erythromycin protects the newborn from contracting a conjunctival infection during birth. This infection, called ophthalmia neonatorum, results from maternal vaginal infection with chlamydia or gonorrhea. This prophylaxis is mandatory in the United States. Help the newborn to see more clearly, guard against infection acquired during intrauterine life, and ensure the sterility of the conjunctiva in the newborn do not describe the purposes of this medication.

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Rationale: The mother should be instructed to administer oral iron supplements between meals. The iron should be given with a citrus fruit or juice high in vitamin C because vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body.




saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


jomama

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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