A nurse is conducting a postoperative assessment on an infant who has just had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding would indicate a malfunction in the shunt?

What clinical manifestation associated with a Wilms tumor is the reason most children are initially brought in to be seen by a provider?

Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching regarding clubfoot?

In a pediatric surgical unit, when discussing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in a preoperative parental meeting, which client would be the most appropriate candidate for PCA?

Which is the best nursing response to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding a 4-month-old infant with diarrhea?

After surgery for the correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet, an infant returns with bilateral long-leg casts. The toes on both feet are edematous, yet there is color, sensitivity, and movement. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A school-age client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) is admitted to the pediatric unit. Which laboratory value does the nurse anticipate for this client based on the diagnosis?

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?

When managing sick days for a child with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, which of the following should be included in the teaching?

Betty is a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following must you, as the nurse, keep in mind when developing a care plan for the child?

The nurse prepares a teaching plan for an adult patient with metabolic syndrome. Which findings should the nurse address to help the patient reduce the risk for diabetes mellitus and vascular disease? (Select all that apply.)