The clinic nurse is giving discharge instructions to the mother of a 12-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with a mild cold. Which statements by the mother demonstrate knowledge of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. "He will be receiving an antibiotic, cor-rect?"
b. "I will be sure he drinks plenty of apple and orange juice."
c. "If he runs a fever, I will give him 2 aspi-rin every 4 hours until his fever comes down."
d. "I will be sure he washes his hands well so he doesn't pass this on to his younger sister."
e. "Since his cold just started, zinc lozenges are a good idea for him to take."
B, D, E
Citrus juices and zinc lozenges are helpful in limiting the duration and severity of a cold. Hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of the virus. Antibiotics are not used for colds (because colds are viral in etiology) unless a secondary infection is present or there is an increased risk for a secondary infection. Aspirin should not be given to children under age 12 due an increased risk for Reye's syndrome.
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