A 4-month-old is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration. The heart rate is 198, and the blood pressure is 68/38. The infant's anterior fontanel is sunken. The nurse notes that the infant does not cry when the intravenous line is inserted. The child's parents state that she has not "held anything down" in 18 hours. The nurse obtains a finger-stick blood sugar of 94. Which action would the nurse expect to do immediately?

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?

Immunization of children with Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine decreases the incidence of which of the following conditions?

Which of the following best describes hypopituitarism?

An 17-year-old with a rash and itching in the groin area is concerned that he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease and does not want his parents to find out. The nurse's best response is:

Which of the following is a major complication in a child with chronic renal failure?

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?

For an adolescent client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which non-pharmacological measure is most appropriate to reduce joint pain?

Which is the most appropriate nursing action for a school-age child who has sustained a head injury and multiple fractures after being thrown from a horse and whose level of consciousness is variable?

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:

Which nursing diagnosis takes priority for a 15-year-old child with third-degree burns of the hands, face, and chest?