A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a toddler.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Calculate the safe dosage.

Identify the toddler by asking the caregiver.

Tell the caregiver to administer the medication.

Offer juice after the medication.

Ask the toddler to pick a toy to hold during administration.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

Choice A rationale

Calculating the safe dosage is a crucial step in administering medication to a toddler. This ensures that the child receives the appropriate amount of medication based on their weight and age.

Choice B rationale

Identifying the toddler by asking the caregiver is an important step to ensure that the correct medication is given to the correct child.

Choice C rationale

Telling the caregiver to administer the medication is not recommended. As a nurse, it is your responsibility to administer the medication to ensure it is done correctly.

Choice D rationale

Offering juice after the medication can help mask any unpleasant taste and make the medication administration process more tolerable for the toddler.

Choice E rationale

Asking the toddler to pick a toy to hold during administration can serve as a distraction and make the process less stressful for the child.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Pulling the earlobe up and back is the correct method for administering ear drops in adults, not in children.

Choice B rationale

Pulling the earlobe down and out is not the correct method for administering ear drops.

Choice C rationale

For children, the earlobe should be pulled down and back to straighten the ear canal. The medication can then be dropped into the ear canal, and the ear should remain facing up for about 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medication to come into contact with the infection.

Choice D rationale

Pulling the earlobe up and out is not the correct method for administering ear drops.

A. “Your child needs to rest.”. B. “You should expect your child to be upset when you leave.”. C. “I will notify the provider of his behavior.”. D. “Your child is responding to an overstimulating environment.”.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

While rest is important for a child, suggesting that the child needs to rest does not address the parents’ concern about their child crying when they leave.

Choice B rationale

This is the correct answer. It is normal for an 8-month-old child to show signs of separation anxiety when their parents leave. This is a part of their normal development where they start to understand object permanence - the concept that things and people exist even when they’re out of sight. This can make them upset when their parents leave as they understand their parents are somewhere else, but they don’t know when they’ll return.

Choice C rationale

Notifying the provider about a normal developmental behavior is not necessary. It’s important for parents to understand that this behavior is a normal part of their child’s development.

Choice D rationale

While an overstimulating environment can cause distress in children, in this case, the child is upset because of their parents leaving, not because of the environment.

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