The nurse instructs a hearing-impaired school-age child on to how self-inject a prescribed medication. Which observation indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required?
A) The child pinches the skin together before inserting the needle.
B) The child injects the appropriate amount of air into the vial before withdrawing medication.
C) The child places the filled syringe and uncapped needle on the bed to open the alcohol wipe.
D) The child slowly pushes on the plunger to inject the medication before withdrawing the needle.
C
Feedback:
Children who are unable to hear may need additional time for explanations and support. By placing the syringe and uncapped needle on the bed, the child is contaminating the needle. This would indicate that additional teaching is necessary. Pinching the skin, injecting air, and slowly pushing on the plunger all indicate that teaching has been effective.
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