Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child who has suspected appendicitisA nurse is caring for a child who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Administer sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate. In suspected appendicitis cases, laxatives like sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate can worsen the condition by causing further inflammation or rupture of the appendix. The nurse should clarify this prescription to prevent potential harm to the child.
B: Maintaining NPO status is appropriate to prevent further complications if surgery is needed.
C: Monitoring oral temperature is essential to identify signs of infection, which is common in appendicitis.
D: Medicating for pain every 4 hours as needed is appropriate for comfort but does not pose a direct risk in this scenario.
B: Maintaining NPO status is appropriate to prevent further complications if surgery is needed.
C: Monitoring oral temperature is essential to identify signs of infection, which is common in appendicitis.
D: Medicating for pain every 4 hours as needed is appropriate for comfort but does not pose a direct risk in this scenario.