A nurse is caring for a patient who requires droplet precautions.
What personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when preparing the patient’s meal tray?

The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg orally. The available amoxicillin is 250 mg per 5 mL.

Step 1: To find out how many mL the nurse should administer, we need to set up a proportion to calculate the dosage. The proportion is set up as follows: 350 mg (desired dose) : X mL (unknown quantity) = 250 mg (available dose) : 5 mL (known quantity)

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for X: 350 mg * 5 mL = 250 mg * X mL Step 3: Simplify the equation: 1750 mgmL = 250X mgmL Step 4: Divide both sides by 250 mg to solve for X: X = 1750 mg*mL ÷ 250 mg = 7 mL.So, the nurse should administer 7 mL of amoxicillin.

Choice A rationale

Toddlers have high energy needs, so they need a diet that provides enough calories. Parents should be educated on providing a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods to meet their toddler’s nutritional needs.

Choice B rationale

Establishing trust is more relevant to infancy, when babies learn to trust their caregivers to meet their needs. While it’s still important as children grow, it’s not a key point of health promotion education for parents of toddlers.

Choice C rationale

Toddlers often express their independence and frustration through tantrums. Parents should be educated on how to handle tantrums in a calm, consistent manner, and how to teach their child appropriate ways to express their feelings.

Choice D rationale

Cooperative play is a part of social development in toddlers. Parents should be educated on how to encourage this type of play, such as arranging playdates with children of a similar age.

Choice E rationale

Dental care is important for toddlers. Parents should be educated on how to care for their toddler’s teeth and gums, including brushing their teeth twice a day and scheduling regular dental check-ups.