A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who is undergoing testing for acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL). The nurse should inform the parent that the child will undergo which of the following tests to confirm the diagnosis?

Rationale:

A) Morning stiffness in the joints is a common symptom of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and is expected in this client population. It does not require immediate reporting to the provider.

B) Taking a multivitamin containing iron is generally not concerning and may even be beneficial for clients with arthritis who may have dietary deficiencies. It does not require immediate reporting to the provider.

C) The presence of blood in the stool may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential adverse effect of long-term ibuprofen use. This symptom should be reported to the provider promptly for further evaluation.

D) Skipping ibuprofen doses occasionally, particularly if the client missed one dose, may not be concerning unless it becomes a pattern of non-compliance. It does not require immediate reporting to the provider, although it should be addressed during routine follow-up.

Rationale:

A) Placing the child in a forward-facing car seat before the appropriate age and size increases the risk of injury.

B) Placing the child in the front seat, even in a rear-facing car seat, is not recommended due to the risk of airbag deployment.

C) Booster seats are used for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing car seats, but are not yet big enough to use the seat belt properly. Booster seats should be used until the child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and between 8 and 12 years old.

D) Placing the child in a rear-facing car seat until age 2 is recommended by safety guidelines to provide optimal protection for the child's head, neck, and spine.