This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 6-year-old child who has chickenpox also has a fever of 102.9 F (39.4 C). The child's mother ... (Read 73 times)

leilurhhh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jul 23, 2018
A 6-year-old child who has chickenpox also
 
  has a fever of 102.9 F (39.4 C). The child's mother asks the nurse if she should use aspirin to reduce the fever. What is the best response by the nurse?
  a. It's best to wait to see if the fever gets worse.
  b. You can use the aspirin, but watch for worsening symptoms.
  c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be used to reduce his fever, not aspirin.
  d. You can use aspirin, but be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.

Question 2

A patient with gout has been treated with allopurinol (Zyloprim) for 2 months. The nurse will monitor laboratory results for which therapeutic effect?
 
  a. Decreased uric acid levels
  b. Decreased prothrombin time
  c. Decreased white blood cell count
  d. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

moormoney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


leilurhhh

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

Viet Thy

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

Scorpion mother Scorpion mother
Supervised role-play can help a child feel more at ease during office visits. Supervised role-play can help a child feel more at ease during office visits.
This 80-year old man in a village in Hubei, China, has slowed down, but he has not retired. He is ... This 80-year old man in a village in Hubei, China, has slowed down, but he has not retired. He is ...
Developing Child, The Developing Child, The
A mother Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) with her joey feeds in Murramarang National Park A mother Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) with her joey feeds in Murramarang National Park
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library