The nurse is discussing types of treatment used when working with children who have orthopedic disorders. Which form of treatment covers the lower part of the body, usually from the waist down, and either one or both legs while leaving the feet open?

After interacting for several days with a dying child, the nurse realizes that the child has not mentioned death. There are some dead flowers in a vase on the child’s windowsill. The child looks at the flowers and says, “Did they die?” Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to give the child an opportunity to open up and talk about dying?

The school nurse is presenting information to a group of high school students who are asking about vegetarian diets. The nurse determines that the group needs more information when they identify which foods as being included in a vegan diet?

The caregiver of a child with a history of ear infections calls the nurse and reports that her son has just told her his urine “looks funny.” He also has a headache, and his mother reports that his eyes are puffy. Although he had a fever 2 days ago, his temperature is now down to 100 °F (37.8 °C). The nurse encourages the mother to have the child seen by the care provider because the nurse suspects the child may have:

A 2-year-old child has had a common cold for 4 days. The caregiver calls the nurse in the emergency department at 2 a.m. on a cold winter night to say that the child has awakened with a barking cough and an elevated temperature; the child seems blue around the mouth. The nurse would appropriately recommend what action to the caregiver?

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 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?

When evaluating a terminally ill client for pain relief following medication administration, which nursing assessments would be documented to support that the medication was effective? (Select all that apply)

A new client arrives for a first visit to the pediatric clinic. The nurse will prioritize which step in this appointment?

The caregiver of a 6-year-old is concerned the child is not getting proper nutrition because on some days, the child will only eat one type of food. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this caregiver?

The caregivers of a child with a history of ear infections calls the nurse and reports that her son has just told her his urine “looks funny.” He also has a headache, and his mother reports that his eyes are puffy. Although he had a fever 2 days ago, his temperature is now down to 100 °F (37.8 °C). The nurse encourages the mother to have the child seen by the care provider because the nurse suspects the child may have: