Nursing care of a child with pinworms would include:
a. Obtaining urine sample to test for eggs
b. Administration of an antifungal medication
c. Linen and stool precautions
d. Administration of a suppository to soothe the area
C
Pinworms are not detected with a urine sample. A special pinworm diagnostic tape is applied to the anal area. Linen and stool precautions will help contain the spread. Suppositories are not used to treat local irritation to the anal area. Anthelmintics are administered to treat the disease.
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A) "Continue the prescribed dose. It may take several days to work." B) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the dosage can be increased." C) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the haloperidol can be discontinued and another drug started." D) "I'll report this to the nurse practitioner and see if he will add another drug to enhance the effects of the haloperidol."
A night shift nurse is having difficulty adjusting to the physiological stress of the shift. A seasoned night shift nurse offered advice. Which of the following would be beneficial in managing the physiological stress of working the night shift?
1. Adequate rest and a healthy diet between shifts 2. Increasing intake of caffeine prior to the shift 3. Taking frequent bathroom breaks 4. Obtaining a prescription for a sleeping aid
The nurse is assessing a school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis. The parents ask the nurse to recommend an exercise activity. Which of the following would be the most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
1. Softball 2. Football 3. Swimming 4. Basketball
Leaving an unconscious patient exposed during a treatment or procedure is a violation of the ethical principle of
a. fidelity. b. autonomy. c. justice. d. veracity.