A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.) Tablets.

Choice A rationale:
Using a follow-up rinse with a flavored drink is a common practice when administering oral medication to a preschool child. This helps mask the taste of the medication, making it more palatable for the child.
Choice B rationale:
Placing the capsule or tablet under the tongue (sublingual administration) is not typically recommended for preschool children due to the risk of choking.
Choice C rationale:
Supporting the child’s head and holding the child in the lap can be helpful but is not a specific guideline for administering oral medication.
Choice D rationale:
Using chewable tablets can be an option if the child’s teeth are not loose. However, it’s not a general guideline as not all medications come in chewable form.

Choice A rationale:

Protein needs do not necessarily accentuate with age. In fact, they may decrease due to reduced physical activity and metabolic rate.

Choice B rationale:

Total fat content does not decrease with age. It’s common for fat distribution to change and increase in certain areas.

Choice C rationale:

Total body water does not increase with age. It usually decreases due to the loss of muscle mass and increase in fat content.

Choice D rationale:

Lean body mass decreases as a person ages. This is a common phenomenon due to changes in cells and tissues.