Question

A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about medication administration in children. Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of the teaching?

1) "Drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size."
2) "Infants metabolize drugs more quickly than do older children and adults."
3) "Side effects of drugs in children are similar to side effects of drugs in adults."
4) "The known differences in drug effects in children versus those in adults are related to the size of the patient."

Answer 1

The correct statement indicating an understanding of medication administration in children is that drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates an understanding of medication administration in children is: 1) "Drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size."

This statement is correct because it acknowledges that drugs may have different effects in children compared to adults, even if the dosage is adjusted for weight and size. It recognizes the importance of considering factors beyond just the dose when administering medication to children.