The nurse is teaching a child and his family about medications for the child, who is getting dialysis. The nurse will teach the family which of the following?
a. If urine output diminishes, call the health care provider prior to giving the medication.
b. Give all medication with at least 8 ounces of water, and maintain water intake at 8 to 10 glasses per day.
c. Give all medication ordered to be given daily about 30 minutes prior to the dialysis treatment.
d. Any medication given during dialysis should be given with a glass of juice unless juice is contraindicated with that medication.
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A Correct. For the child and family undergoing dialysis, teaching regarding medications is necessary. They must be aware that if the urine output diminishes from what they have come to accept as normal, the health care provider should be called prior to medication administration.
B Incorrect. For the child and family undergoing dialysis, teaching regarding medications is necessary. The nurse will not teach the family the following: give all medication with at least 8 ounces of water, and maintain water intake at 8 to 10 glasses per day.
C Incorrect. For the child and family undergoing dialysis, teaching regarding medications is necessary. The nurse will not teach the family the following: give all medication ordered to be given daily about 30 minutes prior to the dialysis treatment.
D Incorrect. For the child and family undergoing dialysis, teaching regarding medications is necessary. The nurse will not teach the family the following: any medication given during dialysis should be given with a glass of juice unless juice is contraindicated with that medication.
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