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NU 345 CAPSOLE ATI PEDIATRICS ACTUAL EXAM| GUARANTEED A
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NU 345 CAPSOLE ATI PEDIATRICS ACTUAL EXAM| GUARANTEED A
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NU 345 CAPSOLE ATI PEDIATRICS ACTUAL EXAM| GUARANTEED A1. The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with tonsillitis caused by group A ß-
hemolytic streptococci about the importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy. What
teaching regarding this infection is important to share with the parents?
Tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci
or Streptococcus pyogenes is otherwise known as acute tonsillopharyngitis, bacterial. In
starting antibiotic therapy for acute tonsillopharyngitis, the parents of the patient must
know that the etiologic agent of the disease is a bacteria that's why an antibiotic is needed
for treatment. The nurse should also inform about the most probable adverse effect of the
antibiotic for the parents to be aware. Lastly, the nurse should inform about antibiotic
resistance because patients opt to stop antibiotic therapy after feeling well, without
completing the complete course of antibiotics.
2. A child was sent home from school with head lice. The child's mother has called the
help line nurse for guidance. What are three (3) measures the nurse will inform the
mother about to address the infestation of pediculosis capitis?
1. Over-the-counter medications for head lice are effective and should bethe first
treatment you use. These include pyrethrins (A200, Pronto,R&C, RID, Triple X) and
permethrin lotion 1% (Nix) “ this is one is the more popular “. Both medicines kill only
live lice, not the eggs, so they should be reapplied in7–10 days to kill newly hatched lice.
These treatments are only minimally absorbed through the skin, but they should not be
used on children aged younger than 2 years. Use these medicines exactly as directed.
These medicines are insecticides and should not be applied in greater quantity or more
frequently than recommended.
2. Before applying the over-the-counter lotions, do not use conditioner on the hair, as this
will coat the hair and protect the lice from the medicine. Also, do not wash the hair for 1–
2 days after treatment.
3. After the treatment, wear clean clothes and wash other clothes, bed linens, and towels
in hot water (greater than 130°F [54.45°C]) and dry them using the hot cycle for at least
20 minutes.
, 3. What is the expected growth mile markers for a 6 month infant?
• The average weight of a 6 month old infant is 16 pounds.
• Infants grow approximately 1 inch per month for the first 6 months
• Growth occurs in spurts after the age of 6 months
• They should be able to roll from back to front and hold a bottle.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with glomerulonephritis. What interventions regarding
nutritional intake and restrictions should be taken?
-Encourage adequate nutritional intake.
-Possible restriction of sodium and fluid.
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