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?

A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a possible broken arm. His 18-year-old sister, who is also his primary caregiver, has come with him. The boy is relatively calm, but his sister is so upset she is nearly hysterical. The nurse notes that as her behaviors show more anxiety, the boy is getting more upset and his anxiety is also increasing. What initial action would be best for the nurse to take in this situation?

During a well-child checkup, a child shares being embarrassed when she is seen with her 7-year-old sister who wears an arm prosthesis after the limb was amputated. Which statement by the nurse most appropriately addresses the child’s concerns?

The nurse is attempting to include family in the care of a hospitalized, terminally ill adolescent. Which interventions can be appropriately delegated to family members? (Select all that apply)

After interacting for several days with a dying child, the nurse realizes that the child has not mentioned death. There are some dead flowers in a vase on the child’s windowsill. The child looks at the flowers and says, “Did they die?” Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to give the child an opportunity to open up and talk about dying?

The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with Kwashiorkor. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate related to the diagnosis of Kwashiorkor?

The nurse is presenting an in-service training to a group of pediatric nurses on the topic of play. The nurse determines the session is successful when the group correctly chooses which example as best displaying toddlers playing?

The parent of an adolescent has called to talk to the pediatric nurse over concern that her daughter is not getting proper nutrition now that she has started following a vegetarian diet. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this parent?

The nurse instructor is reviewing the integumentary system during a presentation to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the instructor is the most accurate regarding the integumentary system?

The nurse asks the parents of a child about the family health history. The father asks the nurse why she needs this information. The nurse would explain that the family health history is gathered for what reason?

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: