A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Insulin should never be skipped during illness. In fact, insulin needs may increase during sick days due to stress and elevated blood glucose levels. Holding insulin can lead to hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

B. During illness, especially when the child has fever, vomiting, or hyperglycemia, strenuous exercise is not recommended because it can worsen dehydration and stress the body. Light activity may be acceptable if the child feels well, but exercise is not a priority during sick day management.

C. During illness, blood glucose can fluctuate significantly. Monitoring only every 12 hours is insufficient. Blood glucose should be checked frequently (every 3–4 hours or more as needed) to guide insulin dosing and prevent complications.

D. Sick days increase the risk of DKA, especially if blood glucose is elevated. The nurse should teach the child and family to monitor urine for ketones after each void or check blood ketones if available. Early detection of ketones allows prompt intervention, such as adjusting insulin, increasing fluid intake, and seeking medical care if necessary, to prevent severe DKA.

A. It is not necessary to throw away stuffed animals. Instead, items that cannot be washed can be sealed in an airtight plastic bag for 14 days, which suffocates any surviving lice. Discarding them is unnecessary and creates avoidable expense.

B. 1% permethrin (Nix) is the recommended first-line treatment for pediculosis capitis. It kills live lice and offers residual protection for several days. After treatment, the parent should also use a fine-toothed comb to remove nits from the hair shaft.

C. Home remedies such as mayonnaise, petroleum jelly, or oils are not evidence-based and do not reliably kill lice or nits. They are not recommended by pediatric or public health guidelines.

D. Head lice are human parasites and cannot survive on pets. Treating animals is unnecessary and has no effect on controlling or eliminating lice infestations.