Never place a child on his or her back or side for oral medication administration because this could result in ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
aspiration
A child who is placed on his or her back or side for oral medication administration is at risk for aspirating the medication.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Upon encountering a new client at the disaster shelter, the nurse initiates an assessment. This assessment is a critical step for, and basis of, later decisions relating to:
A) Interventions. B) Level of confusion. C) Problem solving. D) Emotional tension.
The nurse is quizzing a graduate nurse about the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
The nurse asks the graduate nurse, "What classic signs and symptoms are present in hypothyroidism?" What would be the graduate nurse's best response(s)? (Select all that apply.) a. Tachycardia and increased blood pressure b. Cold, dry skin c. Exophthalmos and tachypnea d. Lethargy and fatigue e. Goiter and thyroid nodules