A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 16-year old adolescent who collapsed after playing football on a hot day. After reviewing the admission laboratory findings, the nurse recognizes that these findings are consistent with which of the following conditions?

Sodium 152 mEq/L (135-145)

Potassium 3.6 mEq/L(3.4-4.7)

Chloride 105 mEq/L(90-110)

Glucose 102 mg/dL(70-120)

BUN 18 mg/dL(7-20)

Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL(0.5-0.8)

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a newly applied fiberglass cast for a fractured tibia. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a 5 year old child with meningitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms may indicate increased intracranial pressure in this child?

The clinic nurse talks with the parent of a child with Down syndrome. The parent states, "I thought my 1-year-old would be walking by now. I am concerned." What response by the nurse is best?

A home health nurse is developing a plan of care for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 10-year old child who has extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should identify which of the following risks as the priority for assessment and intervention?

A nurse is reviewing care for a 2 month old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hips who is placed in a Pavlik harness. Which statement by the caregiver indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents about management during an illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)

A 13 year old adolescent is brought to the Emergency Department after a near-drowning/submersion event. The child is coughing and having difficulty breathing. 02 saturation is 90% in room air, RR=26/min, HR=102/min. What is the priority intervention for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has full-thickness burns to 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA).

The client is at highest risk for developing

 A nurse is caring for a school-age child who was involved in a motor- vehicle crash.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The child is at highest risk for developing