The nurse is assessing a patient’s arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Which finding provides evidence of its normal function?

When assessing a newborn with suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), which of the following would you expect to find?

After surgery for the correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet, an infant returns with bilateral long-leg casts. The toes on both feet are edematous, yet there is color, sensitivity, and movement. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

The nurse is providing care to a 4-month-old infant in the emergency department. Upon assessment, the infant is noted to be experiencing tachypnea, wheezing, retractions, and nasal flaring. The infant has large amounts of nasal drainage. The infant is irritable, and the pulse ox reading is currently at 85% on room air. The parents state the symptoms have been consistent for about two days, but they brought the child in due to concerns for dehydration with decreased milk intake. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this infant?

A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the postanesthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse finds that an infant has stronger pulses in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities. Which assessment will the nurse perform next on this infant?

At which stage of development are children able to understand the permanence of death?

A child is admitted to the hospital unit with physical injuries. The nurse is taking the child's history. Which statement by the parent would arouse suspicion of abuse?

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a child newly diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to assess with this child?

In the pediatric emergency department, the nurse must prioritize patient care. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A 6-month-old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs him, and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. The nurse's best response is: