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Heidy Miller brought her 18 month - old daughter to see Dr. Smythe for a fever and cough that has lasted three days. she gave her daughter a spoonful because she lost the measuring cup, bottle says i could giver her a teaspoon.

Heidi Miller has brought her 18-month-old daughter to see Dr. Smythe for a fever and cough that has lasted three days. Heidi is a young mother who has often expressed concern about her inexperience with parenting. Heidi tells Toni, who is working as Dr. Smythe's medical assistant, that she has given her daughter some infant ibuprofen to help bring down the fever. When Toni asks how much medication she is giving the child, Heidi responds, "I use a spoonful. I lost the measuring cup that came with the bottle, but the bottle says that I can give her one teaspoon." Toni then asks, "When you say you are giving her a spoonful, are you using a measuring spoon or a spoon from your utensil drawer?" Heidi explains that she uses the smallest version of her utensil spoons. Becoming worried, she says, "Oh no, am I doing that wrong?" Toni replies, "We don't recommend using household spoons and utensils for measuring medication, because it isn't an accurate method of measuring medication. We recommend using calibrated spoons or cups. I will see if we have any that you could take home with you today." "I would really appreciate it if you could give me something. I'm so worried, though; do you think she'll be okay if I have given her the wrong amount of medication?" Heidi asks. "I will be sure to let Dr. Smythe know about your concerns. However, please don't let it worry you. The important thing is that you are here today, and Dr. Smythe can answer any questions that you have. I know he will do what is best to get your little girl feeling better." Does Toni appropriately handle the concerns Heidi expresses in the final question she asks? & vesten To be answered v

Does toni appropriately handle the concerns Heidi expresses in the final question she asks?

Answer 1

According to me Toni haven answered appropriately to the concerns of Heidi. She is asking him whether the wrong dosage of medicine will have a negative impact on her child , being a medical assistant Toni have limitations and only the physician has the obligation to answer such questions of the patient based upon the rationale and scientific evidences.

Answer 2

According to me Toni haven answered appropriately to the concerns of Heidi. She is asking him whether the wrong dosage of medicine will have a negative impact on her child , being a medical assistant Toni have limitations and only the physician has the obligation to answer such questions of the patient based upon the rationale and scientific evidences.