You have been called to the residence of a five-day-old infant. His parents are concerned because he sleeps about 18 hours a day. They took a rectal temperature and got a reading of 100°F. Which of the following is the best course of action?
A) Prepare a report for the child protective agency regarding your suspicions that the parents cannot care for the child properly.
B) Undress the infant to his diaper and sponge him with tepid water.
C) Reassure the parents that the infant's sleep patterns and temperature are normal.
D) Contact medical control to order acetaminophen.
C
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a. The principal sources of ionizing radiation are water molecules and heat. b. Ionizing radiation is the most effective sterilization method. c. Irradiation cannot sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items. d. Beta 45 is the most commonly used source for irradiation sterilization.
Which of the following ingredients is in Phos-Flur?
a. stannous fluoride b. sodium fluoride c. sodium monofluorophosphate d. acidulated phosphate fluoride