A nurse is caring for a school-age child who was involved in a motor- vehicle crash.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The child is at highest risk for developing

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evidenced by the client's

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The nurse is caring for a 5 year old child with meningitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms may indicate increased intracranial pressure in this child?

A health care provider has prescribed hydroxyurea 20 mg/kg per dose by mouth to an 8 year old child as part of a treatment regimen for sickle cell disease. This is a safe dose. The child weighs 55 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? Enter only the number.

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has full-thickness burns to 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA).

The client is at highest risk for developing

A nursing student is caring for a child with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) who has a fever and is experiencing difficulty breathing, Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

An adolescent client has just been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Following client education about the disease, which statement by the client demonstrates understanding of SLE?

A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development?

The clinic nurse talks with the parent of a child with Down syndrome. The parent states, "I thought my 1-year-old would be walking by now. I am concerned." What response by the nurse is best?

A nurse is monitoring a 14 year old adolescent who was admitted with a severe burn injury and shock and is receiving IV fluid resuscitation therapy. Assessment findings: Temperature 36.5C, HR 122, Respirations 22, BP 108/68. The nurse should identify a decrease in which of the following findings as an indication of adequate fluid replacement?

The client is at risk for developing

A mother is telling the school nurse about her concerns regarding her 13-year-old daughter, who reports headaches. The child's grades have dropped, and the child is sleeping late and going to bed early every night. Which would the nurse identify as the priority?