Tylenol with codeine liquid is prescribed as "give 2 teaspoonfuls four times daily dispense 120 mL." The patient is a 2-year-old male. What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Quantity of medication
D. Amount of Tylenol
Answer: A. Age
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a. wear a large name tag. b. visit her mother less often. c. talk about experiences they've shared. d. place clocks and calendars strategically.
A preschool-aged child tells the nurse "I was bad, that's why I got sick." What is the best rationale for this child's statement?
a. The child has a fear that mutilation will lead to death. b. The child's imagination is very active, and he may believe the illness is a result of something he did. c. The child has a general understanding of body integrity at this age. d. The child will not have fear related to an IV catheter initiation but will have fear of an impending surgery.
A parent of an infant states that she will room-in while her child is hospitalized. The nurse supports her decision knowing that the major fears of infants during illness and hospitalization are:
a. bodily injury and pain. b. separation from caregivers and fear of strangers. c. loss of control and altered body image. d. the unknown and being left alone.
The nurse assesses the respiratory rate of a 5-year-old male. Which finding would indicate to the nurse that rate is within the age-appropriate range for this child?
A) 16 breaths/minute B) 24 breaths/minute C) 32 breaths/minute D) 40 breaths/minute