Describe the psychological alterations in the pediatric patient.
What will be an ideal response?
Does not have a fully developed body to metabolize and excrete drugs as an adult does, thus requiring that smaller doses of medications be given.
Has immature enzyme systems in the liver.
Has lower plasma concentrations of protein for binding with drugs.
Has kidneys that function immaturely, making the child more vulnerable to the harmful effects of a drug.
Has an altered ability to excrete drugs, so a toxic accumulation may occur.
You might also like to view...
A nurse collaborates with a respiratory therapist to complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs) for a client. Which statements should the nurse include in communications with the respiratory therapist prior to the tests? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I held the client's morning bronchodilator medication." b. "The client is ready to go down to radiology for this examination." c. "Physical therapy states the client can run on a treadmill." d. "I advised the client not to smoke for 6 hours prior to the test." e. "The client is alert and can follow your commands."
Q.i.d
What will be an ideal response?
The Future of Nursing report identifies interprofessional collaboration as important for quality and safety. What actions should nurses take to ensure that they fulfill a collaborative role?
A. Assume accountability and increased authority in practice areas B. Understand that an integrated delivery system centers on client health care needs C. Become more supportive and acknowledge the contributions of individual interprofessional team members D. Accept responsibility for ensuring their own specific contributions and the value of working together with other members of the health-care team
The nurse is working with a diabetic patient, and is attempting to teach psychomotor skills. This is occurring when the nurse has the patient:
a. verbally describe his feelings about diabetes. b. answer three of five true-or-false questions about diabetes. c. identify 3 positive lifestyle changes to manage blood sugar. d. draw up and self-inject insulin correctly.