An infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with heart failure due to a congenital heart defect. What assessment finding would the nurse expect with this diagnosis?

The mother of a 4-year-old client tells the pediatric nurse that the child's abdomen seems to be swollen. During further assessment, the mother tells the nurse that their child is eating well and that their activity level is unchanged. The nurse, suspecting the possibility of Wilms tumor, should avoid which action during the physical assessment?

A pediatric client with diabetes insipidus (DI) is being treated with vasopressin. The nurse would assess the client closely for signs and symptoms of which condition?

A nurse is caring for a school-age client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. What changes indicates recovery in a client with this syndrome?

A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant whose guardian reports intermittent vomiting for several days.

Nurses' Notes

Guardian reports infant has been forcefully vomiting after feedings. Guardian states the emesis is so forceful that it often lands 3 to 4 feet away. Infant is very fussy and rooting and sucks vigorously on a pacifier.

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

(Select All that Apply.).

An infant weighing 16 pounds, 8 ounces is admitted to the pediatric unit with severe dehydration and requires intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation. The nurse is preparing to administer a 0.9% normal saline IV fluid bolus of 6 mL/kg to infuse over 2 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)

A school-age client with asthma has been monitoring their daily peak expiratory flow rates(PEFR). The client's mother calls the clinic to report that the PEFR was at 45% of their personal best. Which guidance should the nurse provide to the mother?

The nurse analyzes the laboratory values of a pediatric client with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse notes the following lab values: platelets 19,500/mcl (nl. 140,000-400,000/mcL), hemoglobin 11 g/dL (nl. 12-16 g/dL), white blood cell count 9,800/mcl (nl. 5,000-10,000/mcL). Based on these findings, which intervention should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a newly applied fiberglass cast for a fractured tibia. What is the priority action for the nurse to take following this treatment?

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old who was admitted with acute diarrhea and dehydration. Which finding indicates that oral rehydration therapy has been effective?

The nurse is explaining to parents that the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. What is a priority intervention the nurse might recommend for parents of preschoolers to stimulate initiative?