A parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to reduce the pain that his 2-year-old experiences each morning when blood is drawn for lab studies. Which intervention is the best choice for the nurse to implement based on the parent's concern?

Which two interventions are considered supportive care for a family whose infant has died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

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

A client presents with the onset of a severe headache, fever, nuchal rigidity, and a petechial rash on arms and legs. The nurse recognizes the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?

Which intervention should be implemented for a school-age client admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in critical condition after a motor vehicle accident?

A group of children on one hospital unit are all suffering from separation anxiety. Which child is experiencing the "despair" stage of separation anxiety?

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

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

An 17-year-old with a rash and itching in the groin area is concerned that he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease and does not want his parents to find out. The nurse's best response is:

A four-year-old patient has been diagnosed with leukemia. The patient's parents, who follow the Jehovah's Witness faith, inform the physician that they will not approve any type of blood transfusions. The pediatric nurse is aware that:

In the pediatric emergency department, the nurse must prioritize patient care. Which patient should the nurse assess first?