What Is the Best Response by the Nurse to a Parent

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the best response by the nurse to a parent asking about antidiarrheal medication for her 18-month-old child?

• A) "It is okay to give antidiarrheal medication to a young child as long as you follow the directions on the box for correct dosage."
• B) "Antidiarrheal medication is not recommended for young children because it slows the body's attempt to rid itself of the pathogen."
• C) "I'm sure your child won't like the taste, so give extra fluids when you give the medication."
• D) "Antidiarrheal medication will lessen the frequency of stools, but give your child Gatorade to maintain electrolyte balance."

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Storage

In the context of cognition, it refers to the retention of information or memories in the brain over time.

Levels of Processing

A theory in cognitive psychology that suggests information can be processed at different depths, from shallow to deep, with the level of processing affecting memory retention.