A nurse is contributing to the plan of care of an unconscious adolescent who ingested a non-corrosive substance that has no recommended antidote. The nurse should recommend performing gastric lavage with which of the following substances?

Choice A rationale
While maintaining a saline-lock can be important for administering medications or fluids, it is not the priority action. The nurse’s priority should be to assess the child’s condition and intervene to prevent complications.
Choice B rationale
A no-salt-added diet may be recommended for some children with acute glomerulonephritis to help manage fluid balance and blood pressure. However, this is not the priority action. The nurse’s priority should be to assess the child’s condition and intervene to prevent complications.
Choice C rationale
This is the correct answer. Checking the child’s weight daily is a priority action because weight changes can indicate fluid retention or loss, which can affect kidney function. Regular weight checks can help guide treatment decisions and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Choice D rationale
Educating the parents about potential complications is important, but it is not the priority action. The nurse’s priority should be to assess the child’s condition and intervene to prevent complications.

Choice A rationale
Regular blood sugar testing is crucial for managing type 1 diabetes. It helps the child and their caregivers monitor the child’s blood sugar levels and make necessary adjustments to their insulin doses or diet.
Choice B rationale
This statement indicates a need for additional teaching. Even when sick, it’s important for individuals with type 1 diabetes to continue taking their insulin. Illness often causes blood sugar levels to rise, so insulin is still needed.
Choice C rationale
Rotating injection sites can help prevent skin problems, such as lipodystrophy (a lump under the skin caused by the accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin). Therefore, this is a correct practice.
Choice D rationale
Physical activity can lower blood sugar levels. Eating a snack before physical activities like playing soccer can help prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This is a correct understanding of managing physical activity with type 1 diabetes.