What should the nurse tell the client about the safety of non-nutritive sweeteners?
1. "They have been around for years and caused no health problems.".
2. "They are approved by the FDA.".
3. "When consumed in appropriate amounts, they are not a health problem.".
4. "They should not be used by children.".
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Rationale: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves non-nutritive sweeteners. Non-nutritive sweeteners have been used for years; however, they have been and continue to be scrutinized for safety and risks. They may be used by children, for example in sugar-free beverages.
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a. "I am glad that these tubes will fall out at home when I finally shower." b. "I should measure the drainage each day to make sure it is less than an ounce." c. "I should be careful how I lie in bed so that I will not kink the tubing." d. "If there is a foul odor from the drainage, I should contact my doctor."
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1. Reassure the father that this is normal. 2. Refer the child to the health care provider. 3. Perform further growth and development assessments. 4. Ask the father about any siblings and at what age they rode a tricycle.
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A. "She needs quiet to recover from the fatigue associated with radiation therapy." B. "She is less likely to become depressed if she doesn't have to tell a roommate that she has cancer." C. "She has some radiation inside her for a few days, and a private room prevents radiation exposure to others." D. "She will become sick and lose her hair with this treatment, so it is best that she is not disturbed by others."
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a. "Do not administer ipecac without consulting a poison control center." b. "Expect the onset of emesis to be immediate." c. "Give ipecac with a glass of milk to increase its emetic effect." d. "Use ipecac fluid extract and not ipecac syrup."