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:

The nurse has admitted a child with tricuspid atresia. The nurse would expect which initial lab result?

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

A 14 year old female presents to the clinic with possible upper UTI (pyelonephritis). What symptoms would you expect to see with this diagnosis?

A nurse notes that the specific gravity of urine is lower in infants than in older children. The nurse recognizes that the rationale for this difference is related to:

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

A newborn is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the child is being prepared for transfer to the pediatric hospital, the mother asks the nurse which symptoms made the practitioner suspect cystic fibrosis. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to prenatal renal failure?

Which immunization will the nurse teach to the mothers that can assist in preventing the life-threatening disease epiglottitis?

The nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse is giving report on this child to a new RN on the pediatric unit and cautions the new nurse to be especially alert for which condition in the child?

The parents of a 3-year-old child with congenital heart disease are afraid to let their child play with other children because of possible overexertion. The nurse’s reply should include which of the following?