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A-pediatric-patient-cannot-swallow-pills.-The-medication-order-is-for-an-enteric-coated-medication.-
How-should-the-nurse-proceed?-
Notify-the-health-care-provider.-
Crush-tablet-for-administration.-
Ask-the-child-to-chew-the-tablet.-
Administer-the-medication-as-a-liquid.-ANS>>Notify-the-health-care-provider.-
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The-nurse-should-notify-the-ordering-provider-and-request-the-medication-be-changed-to-a-different-
form.-Medication-that-is-enteric-coated-cannot-be-crushed-or-chewed-without-hindering-the-
effectiveness-of-the-medication.-
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When-preparing-a-suspension-or-elixir-that-specifies-dosage-in-milligrams-(mg),-what-should-the-
nurse-do-to-ensure-the-patient-receives-the-correct-amount-of-the-medication?-
Use-a-tablespoon-to-administer-the-oral-medication.-
Weigh-the-bottle-of-liquid-on-a-scale-and-then-weigh-the-dose.-
Draw-an-amount-of-liquid-equal-to-the-number-of-milligrams-prescribed.-
Calculate-the-dose-based-on-the-number-of-mg/mL-in-the-suspension.-ANS>>Calculate-the-dose-
based-on-the-number-of-mg/mL-in-the-suspension.-
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Prescriptions-will-often-state-the-dosage-in-mg—and-not-mL—for-liquids;-care-must-be-given-to-
calculate-the-correct-liquid-dose.-
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The-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-prescribed-oral-medication-to-a-3-month-old-patient.-How-
should-the-nurse-administer-this-medication?-
Place-the-infant-on-his-or-her-back-prior-to-administering-medication.-
, Hold-the-infant-with-the-dominant-hand-to-ensure-the-child-does-not-move.-
Using-a-nipple,-wait-for-the-infant-to-begin-sucking-before-adding-the-medication.-
Using-a-teaspoon,-place-the-medication-into-the-mouth-along-the-side-of-the-cheek.-ANS>>Using-a-
nipple,-wait-for-the-infant-to-begin-sucking-before-adding-the-medication.-
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The-infant-should-be-encouraged-to-begin-sucking-the-empty-nipple-and-only-afterward-should-the-
medication-be-added.-By-waiting-until-the-infant-is-sucking-the-nurse-can-ensure-that-the-infant-is-
able-to-feed.-
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An-8-year-old-child-is-prescribed-a-medication-that-must-be-delivered-by-injection.-Which-
statements-should-the-nurse-make-to-prepare-the-child-for-administration-of-this-medication?-
Select-all-that-apply.-
"This-may-sting-a-bit-but-should-not-last-very-long."-
"This-medication-is-necessary-to-help-your-body-function-properly."-
"This-medication-is-going-to-help-you-and-you-did-not-do-anything-wrong."-
"I-am-going-to-ask-your-parents-to-leave-briefly-while-I-administer-your-medication."-
"You-may-feel-a-warm-sensation-at-the-injection-site,-but-it-is-normal-and-will-only-last-a-few-
minutes."-ANS>>"This-may-sting-a-bit-but-should-not-last-very-long."-
Preparing-the-child-for-what-to-expect-will-help-him-process-the-situation-and-encourage-his-
involvement-in-the-process.-
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"This-medication-is-necessary-to-help-your-body-function-properly."-
The-nurse-should-explain-the-reason-for-the-injection-and-help-the-child-understand-that-the-
medication-will-help-with-her-illness.-This-will-help-the-child-remain-calm-if-she-understands-that-it-
is-for-her-benefit.-
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"This-medication-is-going-to-help-you-and-you-did-not-do-anything-wrong."-
Helping-the-child-to-understand-that-the-injection-will-help-her-feel-better-is-an-important-aspect-of-
increasing-the-child's-confidence-in-the-procedure.-The-nurse-should-help-the-child-understand-that-
the-injection-in-NOT-a-punishment.-
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