A nurse is caring for a younger child with otitis media. The parents ask the nurse why children seem to get otitis media frequently, but adults do not. Which statement about the physiological differences between young children and adults would the nurse provide?

A newborn is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the child is being prepared for transfer to the pediatric hospital, the mother asks the nurse which symptoms made the practitioner suspect cystic fibrosis. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A teenager has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching about the disease, the nurse explains that the teenager needs to avoid which typical teenage activity?

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a child newly diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess with this child?

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago. Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A nurse has admitted a child with ventricular septal defect (VSD) to the unit. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this child?

In fetal circulation, the

While teaching parents of a newborn about normal growth and development, which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the session?

The nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse is giving report on this child to a new RN on the pediatric unit and cautions the new nurse to be especially alert for which condition in the child?

Which of the following actions by the school nurse is important in the prevention of rheumatic fever (RF)?

Which breath sounds indicate the infant is experiencing respiratory distress? (Select All That Apply: SATA)