Ati lpn paediatrics proctored exam
The parent of an 8-year-old child being treated at home for right lower lobe pneumonia calls the clinic nurse. The parent tells the nurse that the child complains of discomfort on the right side and that ibuprofen is ineffective. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the parent?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Increase the dose of ibuprofen: Changing the dose without provider approval is unsafe and not within the nurse's scope. B. Increase the frequency of ibuprofen: This may risk overdose and should not be done without a physician’s order. C. Encourage the child to lie on the right side: Lying on the affected side (right) can increase discomfort. D. Encourage the child to lie on the left side: Lying on the unaffected side may relieve pleuritic pain by reducing pressure on the inflamed lung.
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