Tammy Zieger is a nurse at a pediatric clinic. On a recent Friday, she took a call from Mrs. Jackson, the mother of one of the toddlers regularly seen in the clinic. The mother was frantic
because the child had taken an unknown quantity of children's aspirin. Which of the following would not be appropriate advice for Mrs. Jackson in this case?
1. "Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Smith said to give David one tablespoon of syrup of ipecac and a glass of water. If he doesn't vomit within 15 minutes give a second tablespoon, but don't give a third."
2. "Mrs. Jackson, how many aspirin did the bottle contain originally, how many are left now, and how many do you think had been taken before today?"
3. "Mrs. Jackson, observe David for the next couple of hours for signs of nausea or sleepiness. If he gets sleepy or you have trouble keeping him awake, call us back."
4. "Mrs. Jackson, you should call the local poison control center. I have that number right here…"
ANS: 3
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent allergic reactions to allergens. The nurse reviews the client's WBC (white blood count) and expects to see a rise in which value during the client's allergic reaction?
1. Red blood cells 2. Neutrophils 3. Eosinophils 4. Platelets
When measuring nurse intensity, which dimensions are measured?
a. Severity of illness, dependency on nursing, complexity and time b. Nursing procedures, medications, ability for self-care c. Caregiver support, diagnosis, medications d. Dependency on nursing, medications, caregiver support, nursing procedures
As a nurse begins employment in the labor and delivery unit of a large teaching hospital, what
strategy is the best way for the new graduate nurse to learn how to perform vaginal exams? A) Watch a videotape on the procedure. B) Practice on a manikin in skills lab. C) Study the unit's policy and procedure manual. D) Assist the RN who is the assigned preceptor.
Which statement about burns is correct?
a. Partial-thickness burns are not very pain-ful. b. In full-thickness burns, nerve endings are still intact. c. Arm and leg burns are more serious than burns to the face, eyes, ears, hands, and feet. d. Burns may destroy fat, muscle, and bone.