Whether prescribing an antibiotic for a child with acute otitis media or not, the parents should be educated about:
1. Using decongestants to provide faster symptom relief
2. Providing adequate pain relief for at least the first 24 hours
3. Using complementary treatments for acute otitis media, such as garlic oil
4. Administering an antihistamine/decongestant combination (Dimetapp) so the child can sleep better
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1. Vitamins 2. Sodium 3. Water 4. Calcium
The nurse is examining a woman's breast and notes multiple small mobile lumps. Which question would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
a. "When was your last mammogram at the clinic?" b. "How many cans of caffeinated soda do you drink in a day?" c. "Do the small lumps seem to change with your menstrual period?" d. "Do you have a first-degree relative who has breast cancer?"
A client in the initial phase of gout is prescribed colchicine. After administering the drug, the nurse would continue to monitor the client for which of the following?
A) Stomatitis B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome C) Bone marrow depression D) Exfoliative dermatitis
The nurse is providing care for a patient who has had a splenectomy. Which of the following nursing actions has the highest priority?
a. Assess pain every shift. b. Encourage the patient to look at the incision during dressing changes. c. Teach the patient to cough and deep breathe every hour. d. Provide a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.