A nurse is caring for a pediatric client receiving radiation therapy to the abdominal area. Which of the following statements by the nurse promotes proper skin integrity for the client?

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is dehydrated. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

A nurse is providing teaching to a parent about sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Which of the following statements should the nurse Include?

A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old adolescent who has cellulitis of the left lower calf.

The nurse is assessing the adolescent 24 hr after the initial visit. How should the nurse interpret the findings?

For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is an indication of potential improvement or an indication of potential worsening condition. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every column.

A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter for a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to the guardian of a school-age child who has lactose intolerance. The nurse should identify which the following foods as the best source of calcium?

A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential risk for aspiration?

A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for an adolescent.

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Nurses' Notes

2 weeks ago, 1000:

16-year-old adolescent is brought to the emergency department (ED) due to a sudden onset of fever, headache, and reports of sensitivity to light. Guardian reports adolescent is refusing to eat or drink due to nausea.

Adolescent is lethargic and drowsy, arouses with verbal stimuli, but is irritable when aroused. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation (PERRLA). Hand grasps and pedal pulls and pushes are strong and equal bilaterally. Mucus membranes are dry and pink. Skin is very warm and dry to touch. Capillary refill is 2 seconds. Photophobia is present. Client reports headache pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. Resists flexion of the neck. Cervical lymph nodes are without edema or tenderness. Breath sounds are clear and equal. Abdomen is soft, flat, bowel sounds are heard in all quadrants. Has small pinpoint purpuric rash bilaterally on lower extremities.

A nurse is caring for a child who is to receive the first dose of IV gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is planning a staff in-service about infection control measures to prevent the spread of influenza in school-age children. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

The nurse has reviewed the Provider Prescriptions at 1030, the Nurses' Notes at 1045 and 1100, and the Vital Signs at 1100.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.