The parents are questioning why their newborn was born deaf when there are no other deaf family members.

At which stage of the pregnancy could the nurse explore possible exposure to a teratogenic agent?

The nurse is monitoring a client who is 3 hours postpartum. On assessment, the nurse notes a temperature of 102.4°F.

Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is collecting data from a 10-month-old infant.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant in the well-child clinic.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 17 weeks of gestation and is scheduled to have a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) determination.

Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has skeletal traction.

Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of infection at the pin sites?

The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture.

The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this, the nurse is monitoring which symptom?

A nurse is selecting a toy for a 7-month-old infant.

Which of the following toys should the nurse choose?

The nurse is observing a group of 2- and 3-year-olds in a playgroup.

Which behavior noted in one of the children indicates to the nurse that the child may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for the treatment of a femur fracture.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states that she is too tired to get out of bed or dress.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?