The nurse caring for a toddler who is diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. Which of the following developmental delays should the nurse recognize as the priority concern if the condition is left untreated?

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 100 mL to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is discussing contraceptives with an adolescent who has disabilities. The adolescent has difficulty with motor movements and decreased memory. Which of the following birth control methods would be most appropriate for this child?

A nurse is providing care to a child who has Down syndrome during a well-child checkup. Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly hired nurse about the management of care for the terminal illness of a child. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a toddler in a pediatric clinic.

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Screenings

13-month visit

Gross Motor: Can stand up and walk independently, attempts to scoot upstairs on hands and knees

Fine motor: Picks at cereal out of a snack cup with two fingers. Transfers food from one hand to the other and feeds self with small bites in a fist. Uses one finger to repetitively spin a wheel on a toy truck.

Nutrition: Drinks from a cup when parent holds it but does not pick up the cup or try to hold it. Likes fruit like blueberries and peaches, but spits out vegetables.

Language: No attempt to communicate verbally. Makes repetitive noises that change pitch but do not seem to be associated with trying to communicate. Behavioral: Parent picks up toddler and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Toddler does not respond or cuddle them back. Does not respond when asked to point to a body part or show the nurse the toy they are playing with.

A nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 2-year-old toddler who has an ear infection and a small amount of purulent drainage visible around the ear. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when instilling the medication?

A nurse is providing education to a 12-year-old child who has been newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is assisting with care for an 11-year-old child who has appendicitis. For which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate assisting with collecting data for the RN assessment of the client?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a 7-year-old child who has manifestations consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding the screening and diagnosis of ADHD?

A nurse is caring for a child who has a new diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia. Which of the following information regarding implications of the diagnosis should the nurse reinforce in the discharge instructions?