
The parents of a child with cerebral palsy ask the nurse whether any drugs can decrease their child's spasticity. The nurse's response should be based on which statement?
A) Anticonvulsant medications are sometimes useful for controlling spasticity.
B) Medications that would be useful in reducing spasticity are too toxic for use with children.
C) Many different medications can be highly effective in controlling spasticity.
D) Implantation of a pump to deliver medication into the intrathecal space to decrease spasticity has recently become available.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse is talking to a parent
Q3: The nurse is admitting a child with
Q4: The nurse is conducting a staff in-service
Q5: The nurse is preparing to admit a
Q6: The nurse is reviewing prenatal vitamin supplements
Q7: The nurse is admitting a school-age child
Q8: Which clinical manifestations in an infant would
Q9: A 4-year-old child has just been diagnosed
Q10: The nurse is planning a staff in-service
Q11: The nurse is caring for an infant
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents