Which Information Should the Nurse Include in a Teaching Session

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include in a teaching session regarding treatment for the common cold in the pediatric population?

• A) Aspirin should be taken for alleviation of fever if the common cold is contracted.
• B) Antibiotics will eliminate the nasopharyngitis virus.
• C) Vaccinations can prevent contraction of a nasopharyngitis virus.
• D) Proper hand washing can prevent the spread of the common cold.

---

Definitions:

Dressing Change

The process of removing old wound dressings, cleaning the wound, and applying new dressings for the purpose of promoting healing and preventing infection.

Assessment Finding

The data or outcomes interpreted during a medical or nursing assessment that aid in determining the next steps of care or treatment.

Psychomotor

Relating to the origination of movement in conscious mental activity.

Self-injection

The process of administering medication into one's own body using a syringe and needle, typically used for hormones, insulin, or biologics.