When asked about the use of herbal therapy for children, the ...

[penza]

When asked about the use of herbal therapy for children, the nurse appropriately replies:
 
  a. Adverse effects are seen less commonly in children.
  b. Parents should not assume that natural' means safe.'
  c. The use of herbal therapy for children has declined recently.
  d. Extensive studies have documented toxic effects of herbs and plants in children.

Question 2

The best way for the nurse to evaluate the parent's ability to administer medications is:
 
  a. have more than one nurse explain the procedures at different times during the child's hospitalization.
  b. have the parents verbally explain medication administration to their child and document that the parents demonstrated verbal understanding.
  c. provide the parents with a demonstration of medication administration, both during hospitalization and prior to discharge.
  d. have the parents demonstrate the procedures to the nurse after the nurse has explained and demonstrated the procedures.

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a false statement.
B Correct: Unfortunately, safety of natural is a prevailing public perception about herbals in general.
C Incorrect: The use of herbals by children and their parents have increased over recent years.
D Incorrect: Little research has been done on the effects of herbals in children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is teaching, but will not provide appropriate evaluation data.
B Incorrect: Although this provides verbal evaluation, it is not the best method.
C Incorrect: This provides the instruction, but does not provide evaluation.
D Correct: Return demonstration by the parents is the best method for evaluating their ability to administer medications to their child.

[penza]

Great answer, keep it coming

[mcabuhat]

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