An appropriate method for administering oral medications that are bitter to an infant or small child should be to mix them with which?

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Question 1 of 5

An appropriate method for administering oral medications that are bitter to an infant or small child should be to mix them with which?

A. Bottle of formula or milk B. Any food the child is going to eat C. One teaspoon of something sweet-tasting such as jam D. Carbonated beverage, which is then poured over crushed ice

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When teaching a mother how to administer eye drops, where should the nurse tell her to place them?

A. At the lacrimal duct B. On the sclera while the child looks to the outside C. In the conjunctival sac when the lower eyelid is pulled down D. Carefully under the eyelid while it is gently pulled upward

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is a priority intervention for an infant with a temporary colostomy for Hirschsprung disease?

A. Teaching how to irrigate the colostomy B. Protecting the skin around the colostomy C. Discussing the implications of a colostomy during puberty D. Using simple, straightforward language to prepare the child

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse on a pediatric unit is writing guidelines for age-specific preparation of children for procedures based on developmental characteristics. What guideline is accurate?

A. Inform toddlers about an upcoming procedure 2 hours before the procedure is to be performed. B. Inform school-age children about an upcoming procedure immediately before the procedure is scheduled to occur. C. Discourage parent presence during procedures on infants and toddlers. D. Use simple diagrams of anatomy and physiology to explain a procedure to a school-age child.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to give acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child who has a fever. What nursing action is appropriate?

A. Retake the temperature in 15 minutes after giving the Tylenol. B. Place a warm blanket on the child so chilling does not occur. C. Check to be sure the Tylenol dose does not exceed 15 mg/kg. D. Use cold compresses instead of Tylenol to control the fever.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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