A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?

Rationale:

A. Allowing the child to sit on the parent's lap can provide comfort and support during the procedure.

B. While the electrocardiogram (ECG) machine may have alarms, they are not typically related to abnormal heart rhythms during the procedure.

C. ECG leads are typically placed on the chest, not the back.

D. The duration of an ECG is relatively short, usually only a few minutes, so stating that it will take at least 30 minutes may cause unnecessary concern for the parent.

Rationale:

A. Deficient levels of vitamins A, D, E, and K indicate malabsorption, necessitating supplementation with water-soluble vitamins to address nutritional deficiencies.

B. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic that has no effect on the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis.

C. Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease enzyme used in the management of cystic fibrosis to improve pulmonary function by reducing the viscosity of mucus in the airways.

D. Meperidine is an opioid analgesic that can cause respiratory depression and increase the risk of pulmonary complications.

E. Children with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, leading to malabsorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Pancreatic lipase supplements are necessary to aid in the digestion of fats.