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pepyto

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The nurse is instructing a nursing student who will administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and phytonadione (vitamin K) injection to a newborn infant. The nurse will instruct the student to perform which action?
 
  a. Administer the ointment after giving the injection.
  b. Apply a 1-cm ribbon of ointment to the infant's eyes.
  c. Apply the ointment along the lower border of the upper eyelids.
  d. Warm the ointment in a warmer before applying.

Question 2

When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative, the nurse will explain that mineral oil
 
  a. does not have serious side effects.
  b. is safe to take with other laxatives.
  c. may be taken with food.
  d. should be mixed with juice or soda.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Erythromycin ointment should be applied in a 1-cm ribbon along the lower lid. The ointment should be administered first, since the injection may cause the infant to cry. The ointment should not be placed in the warmer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Mineral oil should be given with fruit juice or soda to disguise the taste. It can be aspirated, causing aspiration pneumoniaa serious side effect. It should not be taken with food and should not be taken with other laxatives.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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