An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash when exposed to allergens. The infant's parents ask the nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should the nurse tell them?
a. Antihistamines given by this route are not absorbed as well in children.
b. Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.
c. The child will also need oral medication to achieve effective results.
d. Topical medications have fewer side ef-fects than those given by other routes.
B
Drug absorption through the skin is more rapid in infants, because their skin is thinner and has greater blood flow; therefore, infants are at increased risk of toxicity from topical drugs. Because of increased drug absorption through the skin, infants should not be given additional drugs via other routes. If a drug is more likely to be absorbed rapidly, it will have more side effects.
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A) Obtain a culture of the middle ear fluid. B) Instruct the parents to watch for worsening symptoms. C) Administer antibiotics. D) Administer antivirals.
Select the stem question that best indicates that an "Assessment" category question is being asked
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The nurse is counseling a rape victim on her choices in pursuing legal action. The nurse will explain to the patient that: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Prosecution proceedures are described as a second rape. 2. The prosecution will victimize her in court during testimony. 3. Publicity can intensify her feelings of humiliation. 4. Prosecution of the assailant is a community responsibility. 5. The patient's sexual history will be publicized.
The laboring primiparous client is at 7 cm, with the vertex at a +1 station. Her birth plan indicates that she and her partner took Lamaze prenatal classes, and they have planned on having a natural, unmedicated birth
Her contractions are every three minutes, and last 60 seconds. She has used relaxation and breathing techniques very successfully in her labor until the last 15 minutes. Now during contractions she is writhing on the bed, and screaming. Her labor partner is rubbing the client's back and speaking to her quietly. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for this client? A. Health seeking behaviors related to increased pain level B. Acute pain related to contractions and the birth process C. Compromised family coping related to birth process D. Deficient knowledge related to lack of information about relaxation