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Yolanda

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How is medication administered to a client using the Z-track technique of injection?
 
  a. The skin is pinched gently, and the needle is inserted at a 45-degree angle.
  b. The skin is stretched tautly between thumb and forefinger, and the needle is inserted at a 25-degree angle.
  c. The skin is pulled to one side, and the needle is inserted at a 90-degree angle.
  d. The skin is cleansed, and the needle is inserted at a 15-degree angle.

Question 2

When caring for the preschooler, it is important for the nurse to remember that:
 
  a. frequent use of the word no usually results from fear and stranger anxiety
  b. play is the main mechanism for learning
  c. teaching is more readily accepted from a peer or with a peer group with similar needs
  d. a parent or caregiver should always be with the child during treatment



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Answer to Question 1

C
Z-track technique of injection includes pulling the skin to one side and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle.

Answer to Question 2

B
The preschooler use play as the main mechanism for learning. With play, curiosity increases and the child is better able to communicate.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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