The nurse is collecting data on a 4-month-old child brought to the clinic by the caregiver. The nurse observes the child’s mouth and notes a white coating that looks like milk curds. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask the caregiver?

The nurse is assessing a teenage client and notes his lower front teeth are slightly crossed over. The nurse points out to his caregiver that he should see an orthodontist about this to prevent which potential situation?

The location of the kidneys in the child in relationship to the location of the kidneys in the adult makes which fact a greater likelihood in the child?

A group of nurses is reviewing the cardiovascular system and its function. Which statement by one of the nurses demonstrates an understanding of a child’s cardiovascular system?

The nursing instructor is conducting a class on the development of an infant. The instructor determines the class is successful when the students correctly illustrate which as the proximodistal development in an infant?

The nurse is working with a 12-year-old who is hospitalized with a chronic illness. Which action by the nurse might help the chronically ill preteen thrive while hospitalized?

The nurse is meeting with a group of high school boys to discuss various health topics. After the session on testicular self-exam, the nurse determines the session is successful when one of the students responds with which comment?

A mother brings a 23-month-old child for a well-child check. She apologizes, stating, “It’s my allergies, not a cold, that is causing me to sniffle so much.” The mother reports that the toddler seems “slower at doing things” than her older children did. The nurse notices that the child sits in the mother’s lap without fear or hesitation and responds to the mother’s questions, but fails to look at the mother’s face when being spoken to. These behaviors are supportive of what additional assessment?

The caregivers of a child just diagnosed with diabetes express concern that they won’t remember the different signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. As a result, they are afraid they won’t handle an emergency correctly. What is the best initial response by the nurse to help ensure the child’s safety?

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?

The caregiver of a child being treated at home for acute glomerulonephritis calls the nurse reporting that her daughter has just had a convulsion. The child is resting comfortably but the caregiver would like to know what to do. The nurse would instruct the caregiver to take which action?