Author Question: The mother of a 7-year-old child with a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit asks the nurse what ... (Read 31 times)

amal · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The mother of a 7-year-old child with a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit asks the nurse what OTC decongestant she should get for her child. The nurse advises the mother to:

a. choose any decongestant approved for children over 6 years of age.
b. see her child's pediatrician before using any OTC decongestant.
c. choose a combination decongestant that also has acetaminophen for the fever.
d. allow her child's natural immune system to resolve the symptoms.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about how to choose an appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) medication. In doing so, the nurse cautions the client:

a. to look specifically for the antihistamine content.
b. that many products containing antihistamines will decrease blood pressure.
c. not to take additional acetaminophen, if the cold product contains the drug.
d. not to take any over-the-counter medication for more than three days.

todom5090 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
B Correct: A child with a fever and should be seen by a health care provider before being given any OTC decongestants.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate advice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
B Incorrect: This is not correct instruction.
C Correct: Client should be cautioned about acetaminophen, because many OTC decongestants are combination medications that include acetaminophen.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.