A 3-year-old admitted to the hospital with croup has the following vital signs: heart rate 90, respiratory rate 48, blood pressure 100/52, and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C). The parents ask the nurse if these vital signs are normal. The nurse's best response is:

In planning care, the nurse recognizes that which child should have the most difficulty with separation from family during hospitalization?

At which stage of development are children able to understand the permanence of death?

In an outpatient diabetic clinic, the nurse is assessing clients. Which entry provides the best indication that the client is adhering to the prescribed diabetic regimen?

What is the most likely cause of a 12-month-old's persistent diaper rash, characterized by perianal inflammation with bright red scaly plaques, small papules, and satellite lesions?

A patient with liver disease and esophageal varices is admitted for an episode of hematemesis. Which patient teaching should the nurse provide prior to discharge?

The nurse observes that a client with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has a mask-like face. Which follow-up assessment is most important for the nurse to implement?

Which nursing intervention is most developmentally appropriate for a toddler with a birth injury of a torn brachial plexus that resulted in muscle atrophy and weakness of the right arm?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pediatric mental health disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ADHD?

The nurse is planning care for an infant after a cleft-lip repair. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate nursing intervention for this infant?

What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client with a third-degree circumferential burn of the right arm?