Chapter 13, Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions correctly answered graded A+

Chapter 13, Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions The nurse caring for a 6-year-old client enters the room to administer an oral medication in the form of a pill. The dad at the bedside looks at the pill and tells the nurse that his daughter has a hard time swallowing pills. What is the best response by the nurse? a. Ask the child to try swallowing the pill and offer a choice of drinks to take with it. b. Crush the pill and add it to applesauce. c. Request that the healthcare provider prescribe the medication in liquid form. d. Call the pharmacy and ask if the pill can be crushed. - correct answer ANS: D Feedback: The father is the best source of knowledge on medication administration for the child. The pharmacy should be called to determine if the pill might be crushed. Asking the child to try swallowing the pill disregards the information the father has just given. Requesting that the healthcare provider order the medication in liquid form is not necessary at this point. The nurse is administering acetaminophen PRN to a 9-year-old child on the pediatric ward of the hospital. Which answers reflect nursing actions that follow the rules of the rights of pediatric medication administration? Select all that apply. a. The nurse identifies the child by checking the name on the child's chart. b. The nurse makes sure the medication is given within the hour of the ordered time. c. The nurse checks the documented time of the last dosage administered. d. The nurse calculates the dosage according to the child's weight. e. The nurse explains the therapeutic effects of the medication to the child and parents. f. The nurse administers the medication even though the child is adamant about not taking it. - correct answer ANS: C, D, E Feedback: