A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 2-week-old infant whose mother requests additional information about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?

The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis.

The child has come to the clinic to be fitted with a brace to begin her treatment.

The child appears upset and angry and states, "I hate this brace; I hate it already." In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?

The nurse is teaching the parent of a child with newly diagnosed Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

The nurse would evaluate the teaching as successful when the parent understands treatment involves the use of what medication?

A client in her first trimester is concerned about how weight gain will affect her appearance and questions the nurse concerning dietary restrictions.

How much weight gain should the nurse point out will be safe for this client with a low BMI?

Which comment would indicate that a pregnant woman understands the recommended dietary caloric increase for pregnancy?

A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy less than 18 months ago.

The client presents with fatigue, and muscular weakness and is having difficulty running, and often falls majority of his attempts.

Which of the following would the nurse expect to be elevated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

The nursing instructor is leading a discussion on the physical changes to a woman's body after the delivery of the baby.

The instructor determines the session is successful after the students correctly point out which process results in the return of nonpregnant size and function of the female organs?

A pregnant vegan reports eating lots of dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits, and berries.

To ensure that her infant's nervous system will develop properly, what foods should the nurse recommend that she add to her diet?

The nurse is talking to a parent about signs of developmental hip dysplasia and understands that which of the following is NOT a sign?