Author Question: A mother brings her 4-year-old child, who is vomiting and has a temperature of 103F into the ... (Read 51 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A mother brings her 4-year-old child, who is vomiting and has a temperature of 103F into the emergency department (ED). The ED physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the fever.

The best form of Tylenol to give the child, considering her presentation, would be
A) liquid.
B) lozenge.
C) tablet.
D) suppository.

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a 71-year-old woman who was sponsored to emigrate from Mexico to the United States 6 months ago. Earlier this week, the woman slipped while getting off a bus and fractured her hip.

How should the woman's nurse best exemplify cultural competence in the care of this patient?
A) Ensure that the woman receives care solely from Spanish-speaking caregivers.
B) Consider dimensions of the woman's cultural background when planning care.
C) Integrate teaching about American culture when interacting with the patient.
D) Address the woman's children first when explaining her care and changes in her health status.