The mother of a 6-year-old child who has recently had surgery for removal of his tonsils and adenoids complains that they have begun sucking their thumb again. The nurse caring for the child should assure the mother that this is a normal response for a child who has undergone surgery, and that is a coping mechanism that children sometimes use called:

Chelation therapy is an effective treatment for which condition?

A child in renal failure is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. Which food choices will the nurse teach the parents and child to avoid? Fruits and vegetables low in potassium

An anxious and irritable preschooler arrives in the ER, refusing to lie down to be examined. The child sits, leans forward in onto the hand, and drools saliva. The child is warm to the touch, is using accessory muscles to breath, and pale in color. The nurse should: Place in the correct order from highest to lowest priority (assume you can only do one at a time).

In fetal circulation, the

Which of the following actions by the school nurse is important in the prevention of rheumatic fever (RF)?

A newborn has a stomach capacity of how many mL’s by the end of the first month?

Which breath sounds indicate the infant is experiencing respiratory distress? (Select All That Apply: SATA)

An infant born with an omphalocele defect is admitted to the intensive care nursery. Which instruction from the nurse manager to the unlicensed assistive personal is most appropriate?

A nurse is providing information to a group of new mothers. Which rationale would the nurse provide for why newborns and young infants are more susceptible to infection?

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago. Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?