A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 80 mg/kg/day to divide into four doses per day to a child who weighs 35 kg.
The amount available is sucralfate oral suspension 1 g/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

The correct answer is choice C. Use a filter needle to aspirate the medication.

This is because a filter needle can prevent glass particles from being drawn into the syringe when aspirating medication from an ampule.

Glass particles can cause harm to the patient if injected.

Choice A is wrong because cleansing the tip of the ampule with an alcohol swab after opening is not necessary and may contaminate the medication.

Choice B is wrong because adding 0.5 mL of diluent to the medication may alter the concentration and dosage of the medication.

Choice D is wrong because injecting air into the ampule prior to drawing the medication into a syringe is not required and may create pressure that can cause the ampule to break.

This action can help to reduce environmental stressors for clients in an acute care unit by limiting noise, crowding, and potential sources of infection.

Visitors should be allowed according to the client’s preference and condition, but excessive or inappropriate visitors should be discouraged.

Choice A is wrong because offering the clients many choices regarding care can increase their stress and anxiety, especially if they are confused, overwhelmed, or unable to make decisions.

The nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and preferences, but also provide guidance and education to help them make informed choices.

Choice C is wrong because assigning different nurses to provide care for clients each day can reduce the continuity and quality of care, as well as the trust and rapport between the client and the nurse.

The nurse should strive to provide consistent and individualized care for each client and establish a therapeutic relationship.

Choice D is wrong because turning on loud music in client care areas can increase environmental stressors for clients in an acute care unit by creating noise pollution, disrupting sleep, and interfering with communication.

The nurse should maintain a quiet and calm environment for the clients and use music only if it is soothing and requested by the client.