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Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a highly ...
Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a highly ...
Parents of an infant with slow weight gain ask the nurse if they can feed their baby a highly concentrated formula. An appropriate response given by the nurse would be:
 
  1. A higher-concentrated formula could lead to dehydration because
Ieatbutt   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
A two-month-old infant has been diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). The ...
A two-month-old infant has been diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). The ...
A two-month-old infant has been diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). The physician talked with the parents about the planned treatment and prognosis for the infant.
 
  Which statement by the parents indicates th
ashwin17   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
Following an automobile accident in which the child received a traumatic head injury, the child has ...
Following an automobile accident in which the child received a traumatic head injury, the child has ...
Following an automobile accident in which the child received a traumatic head injury, the child has been hospitalized for two weeks.
 
  The parents have just been informed that their four-month-old child will have long-term consequences d
ktay4160   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
Shortly after birth, all newborns are tested for phenylketonuria. The test results are not available ...
Shortly after birth, all newborns are tested for phenylketonuria. The test results are not available ...
Shortly after birth, all newborns are tested for phenylketonuria. The test results are not available before mother and baby are discharged from the hospital.
 
  When the diagnosis of PKU is made, the most appropriate means of informing th
ham.christian   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is attempting to take the blood pressure of a four-year-old child. The child is afraid of ...
The nurse is attempting to take the blood pressure of a four-year-old child. The child is afraid of ...
The nurse is attempting to take the blood pressure of a four-year-old child. The child is afraid of the sphygmomanometer. Which action by the nurse will help allay the child's feelings of anxiety?
 
  1. Explain to the child: I am just goi
tmoe   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is discussing the immune protection of the newborn with a pregnant woman. The nurse tells ...
The nurse is discussing the immune protection of the newborn with a pregnant woman. The nurse tells ...
The nurse is discussing the immune protection of the newborn with a pregnant woman. The nurse tells the mother that her body will provide her baby with what type of antibodies?
 
  1. IgM
  2. IgA
  3. IgD
  4. IgG
tmoe   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
A hospitalized 3-year-old needs to have an IV restarted. The child begins to cry when carried into ...
A hospitalized 3-year-old needs to have an IV restarted. The child begins to cry when carried into ...
A hospitalized 3-year-old needs to have an IV restarted. The child begins to cry when carried into the treatment room by the mother. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
 
  1. Ineffective Individual Coping related to an invasive pro
miya123   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
While the nurse is bathing a seven-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom ...
While the nurse is bathing a seven-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom ...
While the nurse is bathing a seven-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom leaves. The response that ignores the importance of the child's feelings is:
 
  1. I am working tonight so I will be with you tonight while your
JamiLC   21   1 Reply
6 years ago
A child with croup has an increased pCO2, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO3 blood gas value. The ...
A child with croup has an increased pCO2, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO3 blood gas value. The ...
A child with croup has an increased pCO2, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO3 blood gas value. The nurse interprets this as uncompensated:
 
  1. Respiratory acidosis.
   2. Respiratory alkalosis.
   3. Metabolic acidosis.
   
chiz   56   1 Reply
6 years ago
During the nurse's initial assessment of a school-age child, the child reports a pain level of 6 ...
During the nurse's initial assessment of a school-age child, the child reports a pain level of 6 ...
During the nurse's initial assessment of a school-age child, the child reports a pain level of 6 out of 10. The child is lying quietly in bed watching television. The nurse should:
 
  1. Administer the prescribed analgesic.
   2. Ask
nandhu   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
A child has an anaphylactic reaction to contrast dye used in an X-ray. After the emergency is over ...
A child has an anaphylactic reaction to contrast dye used in an X-ray. After the emergency is over ...
A child has an anaphylactic reaction to contrast dye used in an X-ray. After the emergency is over and the child is stable in the intensive care unit, the nurse explains to the parents what happens in anaphylaxis.
 
  The nurse explains th
Ieatbutt   24   1 Reply
6 years ago
A 5-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this ...
A 5-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this ...
A 5-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this child?
 
  1. Faces Pain Rating Scale
   2. SUN Scale
   3. PIPP Scale
   4. CRIES Scale
cgorski4   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
A non-Spanish-speaking nurse is working with a seven-year-old client who is able to speak English ...
A non-Spanish-speaking nurse is working with a seven-year-old client who is able to speak English ...
A non-Spanish-speaking nurse is working with a seven-year-old client who is able to speak English but whose family speaks only Spanish. The nurse needs to give discharge instructions regarding the client's oral antibiotics.
 
  There are n
l.k.2222   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
The child is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which is the priority nursing concern in this ...
The child is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which is the priority nursing concern in this ...
The child is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which is the priority nursing concern in this early stage management?
 
  1. Early recognition of symptoms of graft-versus-host disease.
  2. Providing discharge instructions to t
cgorski4   23   1 Reply
6 years ago
The mother of a 16-year-old child with multiple medical and developmental issues says to the nurse: ...
The mother of a 16-year-old child with multiple medical and developmental issues says to the nurse: ...
The mother of a 16-year-old child with multiple medical and developmental issues says to the nurse: There are times that I think about just walking out of the house and not coming back.
 
   Which would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis
cristiik   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. The nurse explains to the parents that an ...
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. The nurse explains to the parents that an ...
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. The nurse explains to the parents that an adverse outcome of hyperkalemia is:
 
  1. Seizures.
   2. Cardiac arrhythmias
   3. Respiratory distress.
   4. Hyperthermia.
Hodahussain   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
While assessing an eight-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote ...
While assessing an eight-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote ...
While assessing an eight-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote communication with the infant would be to:
 
  1. Use touch, patting, and cuddling the infant.
  2. Speak to the infant in low-pitched, soft
robsoria1   20   1 Reply
6 years ago
During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia ...
During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia ...
During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip. A finding that would strongly indicate this disorder would be:
 
  1. Soles are flat with prominent fat pads.
 
  2.
mushtaqa1@yahoo   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to ...
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to ...
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to an LVN, cautions the LVN that the child should be watched for:
 
  1. Seizures.
   2. Bradycardia.
   3. Respiratory distress.
beneruiz   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
While the nurse is bathing a 7-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom leaves. ...
While the nurse is bathing a 7-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom leaves. ...
While the nurse is bathing a 7-year-old child, the child states, I get so sad when my mom leaves. The response that ignores the importance of the child's feelings is:
 
  1. Could you explain to me what you mean by sad?
 
  2. C
Hodahussain   28   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse understands that the consequences of unrelieved pain can cause an increase in: 1. ...
The nurse understands that the consequences of unrelieved pain can cause an increase in: 1. ...
The nurse understands that the consequences of unrelieved pain can cause an increase in:
 
  1. Stress.
   2. Sleep.
   3. Healing.
   4. Addiction.
LIYAQI   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including ...
The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including ...
The nurse is preparing the hospital room for admission of a child with multiple allergies including cow's milk, peanuts, and latex. The nurse's priority responsibility in preparing for this child would include:
 
  1. Evaluating the hospit
mushtaqa1@yahoo   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
The school nurse is reviewing the records of all incoming kindergarten students. The nurse ...
The school nurse is reviewing the records of all incoming kindergarten students. The nurse ...
The school nurse is reviewing the records of all incoming kindergarten students. The nurse recognizes that an individualized education plan (IEP) will be required for which children? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The child w
ham.christian   30   1 Reply
6 years ago
A teenage girl has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching the ...
A teenage girl has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching the ...
A teenage girl has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching the girl about her disease, the nurse explains that the teenager needs to avoid which typical teenage activity?
 
  1. Receiving a manicure and
miya123   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nonSpanish-speaking nurse is working with a 7-year-old client who is able to speak English, but ...
A nonSpanish-speaking nurse is working with a 7-year-old client who is able to speak English, but ...
A nonSpanish-speaking nurse is working with a 7-year-old client who is able to speak English, but whose family speaks only Spanish. The nurse needs to give discharge instructions regarding the client's oral antibiotics.
 
  There are no Sp
Javi42078   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is caring for a child on bedrest who has severe edema in a left lower leg due to blocked ...
The nurse is caring for a child on bedrest who has severe edema in a left lower leg due to blocked ...
The nurse is caring for a child on bedrest who has severe edema in a left lower leg due to blocked lymphatic drainage. A priority nursing diagnosis would be:
 
  1. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements.
   2. Ris
rferrer1691   24   1 Reply
6 years ago
After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the 10-year-old child. Instructions to ...
After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the 10-year-old child. Instructions to ...
After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the 10-year-old child. Instructions to be given to the child and the family would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The child should always have the EpiPen r
Sandie95   23   1 Reply
6 years ago
In the morning, a nurse receives a report on four pediatric clients each of whom have some form of ...
In the morning, a nurse receives a report on four pediatric clients each of whom have some form of ...
In the morning, a nurse receives a report on four pediatric clients each of whom have some form of fluid-volume excess. Which of the following children should the nurse see first? The one with:
 
  1. Periorbital edema and normal respirato
Javi42078   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse taking care of a postoperative child understands that if the pain is not relieved, there ...
The nurse taking care of a postoperative child understands that if the pain is not relieved, there ...
The nurse taking care of a postoperative child understands that if the pain is not relieved, there is a potential for:
 
  1. Cardiac complication.
   2. Bowel complication.
   3. Respiratory complication.
   4. Urinary comp
onur   24   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require constant home care. The nurse ...
The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require constant home care. The nurse ...
The nurse works in a clinic for medically fragile children who require constant home care. The nurse has noticed that a high percentage of the families wind up divorcing.
 
  In an attempt to reduce the divorce rate among the parents, the
aq__t   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
While assessing an 8-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote ...
While assessing an 8-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote ...
While assessing an 8-month-old infant, the best strategy for the nurse to use to promote communication with the infant would be to:
 
  1. Speak to the infant in low-pitched, soft tones.
 
  2. Place the infant out of the parent
brwneyedhottie   18   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nurse working with Japanese American adolescents should be aware of nonverbal communication ...
A nurse working with Japanese American adolescents should be aware of nonverbal communication ...
A nurse working with Japanese American adolescents should be aware of nonverbal communication patterns in their culture. While working with these clients, the nurse should:
 
  1. Touch them often during the communication to reassure them.
pempekpedas   28   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which assessment finding(s) is/are most likely to occur in a child with unrelieved postoperative ...
Which assessment finding(s) is/are most likely to occur in a child with unrelieved postoperative ...
Which assessment finding(s) is/are most likely to occur in a child with unrelieved postoperative pain?
 
  1. Shallow breaths and suppression of cough
   2. Uncontrolled emesis
   3. Eating any food being offered after surgery
tmoe   15   1 Reply
6 years ago
After the infant is diagnosed as a child with a chronic health condition, the family is assigned a ...
After the infant is diagnosed as a child with a chronic health condition, the family is assigned a ...
After the infant is diagnosed as a child with a chronic health condition, the family is assigned a nurse working as a case manager.
 
  The nurse would explain that as a case manager, the nurse's role will include: Standard Text: Select al
MZ   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse caring for a Chinese-American child should be aware that which nonverbal communication ...
The nurse caring for a Chinese-American child should be aware that which nonverbal communication ...
The nurse caring for a Chinese-American child should be aware that which nonverbal communication patterns are acceptable to use when giving information to the child's father? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Avoiding direct eye contact when l
Sandie95   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which behavior will young children most likely display when experiencing acute pain? 1. Thrashing ...
Which behavior will young children most likely display when experiencing acute pain? 1. Thrashing ...
Which behavior will young children most likely display when experiencing acute pain?
 
  1. Thrashing of arms and legs
   2. Ability to concentrate
   3. Cooperation with treatments
   4. Deep sleep
cristiik   16   1 Reply
6 years ago
A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. ...
A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. ...
A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. The nurse will monitor the child for the common side effects of corticosteroids including:
 
  1. Hyperglycemia.
  2. Hepatic toxicity.
unique_elf   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
A family actively participates in school functions with all their children, one of whom is ...
A family actively participates in school functions with all their children, one of whom is ...
A family actively participates in school functions with all their children, one of whom is paraplegic and requires a wheelchair for mobility. The nurse evaluates this family to be working on the process of:
 
  1. Stagnation.
  2. Iso
Jay Cardio   31   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse caring for a nine-year-old child with extensive burns needs to prepare the child for going ...
The nurse caring for a nine-year-old child with extensive burns needs to prepare the child for going ...
The nurse caring for a nine-year-old child with extensive burns needs to prepare the child for going to whirlpool therapy for the first time. The most effective response to promote communication with this child would be:
 
  1. Have you be
robsoria1   46   1 Reply
6 years ago
The nurse is teaching parents about chronic pain. Which statement indicates teaching has been ...
The nurse is teaching parents about chronic pain. Which statement indicates teaching has been ...
The nurse is teaching parents about chronic pain. Which statement indicates teaching has been successful?
 
  1. It is sudden and of short duration.
   2. It is persistent, lasting longer than six months.
   3. It is associated w
3MR   32   1 Reply
6 years ago
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