What is the rationale for not administering tetracycline (Sumycin) in children under the age of 8 years?
A) It will not treat the infection.
B) It will increase the risk of heart failure.
C) It will interfere with enamel development.
D) It will increase the risk for future infections.
C
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an elderly woman and her family caretakers. Teaching has been effective if the patient states:
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