The nurse prepares a teaching plan for an adult patient with metabolic syndrome. Which findings should the nurse address to help the patient reduce the risk for diabetes mellitus and vascular disease? (Select all that apply.)

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

Immunization of children with Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine decreases the incidence of which of the following conditions?

What is the most likely cause of a 12-month-old's persistent diaper rash, characterized by perianal inflammation with bright red scaly plaques, small papules, and satellite lesions?

Which nursing diagnosis takes priority for a 15-year-old child with third-degree burns of the hands, face, and chest?

Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching regarding clubfoot?

An 17-year-old with a rash and itching in the groin area is concerned that he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease and does not want his parents to find out. The nurse's best response is:

The nurse is preparing an older client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast. Which laboratory value should the nurse report to the healthcare provider before the scan is performed?

What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client with a third-degree circumferential burn of the right arm?

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?

Betty is a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following must you, as the nurse, keep in mind when developing a care plan for the child?