On admission, a child with leukemia has widespread purpura and a platelet count of 19,000/mm3. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The nurse, caring for a child receiving chemotherapy, notes that the child's abdomen is firm and slightly distended. There is no record of a bowel movement for the last 2 days. What do these assessment findings suggest?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 6 hr to a preschool-age child who weighs 22 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

The parent of an 8-year-old child being treated at home for right lower lobe pneumonia calls the clinic nurse. The parent tells the nurse that the child complains of discomfort on the right side and that ibuprofen is ineffective. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the parent?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a 6-year-old child who has just had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of postoperative care?

The nurse is dealing with a preschool child with a life-threatening illness. What should the nurse remember the child's concept of death is at this age?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?

A nurse is working with several clients on an acute care pediatric unit. Which of the following clients requires the nurse's immediate attention?

What is the best liquid for the nurse to give to a child who has had a tonsillectomy?

A nurse is collecting data from a child who has ẞ-thalassemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 9-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. When obtaining the client's history, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent which of the following questions?