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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When obtaining baseline data on a child, it is important for the nurse to:
 
  a. secure the child's medication history from a caregiver.
  b. ask the child about how the youngster interacts with other children.
  c. determine the experience the child has had with taking medications.
  d. obtain a personal and family history of allergy.

Question 2

When preparing to initiate a venipuncture for IV fluid and medication administration, the nurse considers which of the following?
 
  a. Select a site that does not severely limit the child's activity.
  b. Select a site on the nondominant side.
  c. Select the smallest gauge possible that will allow for the prescribed IV fluids.
  d. Select the site that is the quickest and easiest for the nurse to access.


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scrocafella

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D

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Correct a, c, and d are important sources of baseline data.
Incorrect b does not impact on the child's medication experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct a, b, and c are correct considerations for the nurse.
Incorrect d is not an appropriate consideration for the nurse.


vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

daiying98

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

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