Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication for a 10-year-old child would be:
1. PEG 3350 (Miralax)
2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository
3. Docusate (Colace) suppository
4. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution
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A) Delegating activities to other nurses B) Managing an acute hospital stay C) Evaluating performance of ancillary workers D) Identifying areas of client concern or problems
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A. 48 mg B. 40 mg C. 120 mg D. 80 mg
The nurse is caring for a child who has been sedated for a painful procedure. Which is the priority nursing action?
1. Placing the child on a cardiac monitor 2. Allowing parents to stay with the child 3. Monitoring pulse oximetry 4. Assessing the child's respiratory effort