Author Question: The nurse is working on the pediatric unit. In preparing to give medications to a preschool-age ... (Read 36 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is working on the pediatric unit. In preparing to give medications to a preschool-age child, which of the following is an appropriate interaction by the nurse?

a. Do you want to take your medication now?
b. Would you like the medication with water or juice?
c. Let me explain about the injection that you will be getting.
d. If you don't take the medication now, you will not get better.

Question 2

Which of the following is the appropriate amount of fluid to prepare for a cleansing enema to be given to an adult patient?

a. 150 to 250 mL
b. 250 to 350 mL
c. 750 to 1000 mL
d. 500 to 750 mL

SomethingSomething · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A The child should not be given the option of not taking a medication.
B Allowing the child a choice of taking a medication with water or juice may have greater success because the child is involved.
C The nurse should explain the procedure to a child using short words and simple language appropriate to the child's level of comprehension. Long explanations may increase a child's anxiety.
D The statement, If you don't take the medication now, you will not get better, is not a motivation for the child to take the prescribed medication. Giving the child a star or token afterward would be more motivating.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A 150 to 250 mL is not the correct amount.
B 250 to 350 mL is not the correct amount.
C 750 to 1000 mL is the correct amount.
D 500 to 750 mL is not the correct amount.