A nurse is admitting a patient who is at 38 weeks gestation and has severe pre-eclampsia. When assessing the patient, the nurse should expect which finding?

A nurse is reviewing the provider's plan of care for an 8-year-old child whose height has dropped from the 25th percentile to the 5th percentile over the past year. The parents ask what test can help determine whether their child's bone growth is delayed. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate?

During a well-child visit, a parent asks why their 7-month-old has started to reach for objects with one hand before picking up smaller items with the fingers. Which explanation should the nurse give?

A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's urine output for the past hour is 25 mL and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is reviewing a newborn's chart and notes that the mother is blood type O and the baby is blood type A. Which of the following statements about ABO incompatibility is correct?

Screening at 24 weeks of gestation reveals that a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In planning her care, the nurse and the woman mutually agree that an expected outcome is to prevent injury to the fetus as a result of GDM. The nurse identifies that the fetus is at greatest risk for

A 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF) is being seen for a follow-up visit. The parents report that the child has difficulty gaining weight despite a high- calorie diet and frequently experiences loose, fatty stools. The healthcare provider prescribes pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to assist with digestion. Which of the following statements best explains why children with CF require digestive enzymes?

A 10-year-old child presents with joint pain, low-grade fever, and a history of untreated strep throat 3 weeks ago. The nurse recalls that rheumatic fever is an autoimmune reaction following Group A Streptococcus infection. Which of the following complications should the nurse prioritize monitoring for?

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old toddler who is postoperative and nonverbal due to sedation. The child is grimacing and pulling at their IV site. Which pain assessment tool is MOST appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis?

A 2-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a barking cough, stridor, and a hoarse voice that worsens at night. The child is afebrile but appears anxious and has labored breathing. The nurse suspects croup as the diagnosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage the child's symptoms and prevent further respiratory distress?