The emergency room nurse is caring for a family who lost an adolescent in a violent car accident. Which initial nursing action best helps the family’s grieving process?

The nurse is developing a care plan for several clients who were seen in the clinic that day. Which situation will the nurse conclude is most likely to experience challenges in the growth and development of the children?

In understanding the physiology of the musculoskeletal system, the nurse recognizes that which of the following are stored in the bones?

The caregiver of a child with sickle cell disease asks the nurse how much fluid her child should have each day after the child goes home. In response to the caregiver’s question, the nurse would explain that for the child with sickle cell disease, it is best that the child have:

The caregivers of a child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis 5 months ago report that they have been following all of the suggested guidelines for nutrition, fluid intake, and exercise, but the child has been having bouts of constipation and diarrhea. The nurse tells the caregiver to increase the amount of which substance in the child’s diet?

The caregiver of a 6-year-old is concerned the child is not getting proper nutrition because on some days, the child will only eat one type of food. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this caregiver?

The emergency room nurse is caring for a family who lost an adolescent in a violent car accident. Which initial nursing action best helps the family’s grieving process?

The caregiver of an infant keeps removing the pulse oximetry sensor claiming it’s too tight on the baby. Which response should the nurse prioritize in addressing this situation?

The nurse is discussing discipline issues with a group of caregivers of preschool-aged children who have a cognitive impairment. One father tells the group that after he tells his child to stop doing something, the child just continues. Parents in the group make the following statements. Which statement indicates an understanding of disciplining the cognitively impaired child?

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the pediatrician’s office, voicing concerns about her toddler’s growth over the last year. According to the child’s records, the toddler has gained 6 pounds (2.7 kg) and grown 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) since the child’s last visit a year ago. How should the nurse respond to this mother’s concerns?

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair illustrating the major milestones of infants as they grow and develop. Which fact should the nurse point out when illustrating an infant’s teeth?