Identify One or More Choices That Best Complete the Statement

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
-A school-age child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Which should the nurse instruct the parent to do when caring for the patient at home? Select all that apply.

• A)Provide bland foods and fluids.
• B)Offer generous amounts of oral fluids.
• C)Wash clothes with hot soapy water and bleach.
• D)Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain control.
• E)Instruct to flush the mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash.

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Definitions:

Risk Factors

Conditions that increase the likelihood of a negative developmental outcome.

Low-Birth-Weight

Refers to newborns who weigh less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, a condition associated with various health risks.

Early Months

The initial period following an event, often emphasizing the beginning stages of development or adjustment, such as the first months of life or a new position.

States of Arousal

The different levels of alertness and physiological activity in an individual, ranging from deep sleep to intense excitement or alertness.