The nurse practitioner is treating an infant with lacrimal d…

The nurse practitioner is treating an infant with lacrimal duct obstruction who has developed bacterial conjunctivitis. After 2 weeks of treatment with topical antibiotics along with massage and frequent cleansing of secretions, the infant’s symptoms have not improved. Which action is correct?  

The nurse practitioner is conducting a follow-up examination…

The nurse practitioner is conducting a follow-up examination on a child who has recently begun taking a low-dose stimulant medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The child’s school performance and home behaviors have improved. The child’s parent reports noticing a few tics, such a twitching of the eyelids, but the child is unaware of them and isn’t bothered by them. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?