What clinical manifestation in a newborn would cause a nurse to suspect the diagnosis of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?

The nurse obtains a fingerstick blood glucose level using bedside lancet/glucose meter equipment from a client with a prescribed sliding scale insulin protocol. The meter indicates 56 mg/dL (3.12 mmol/L). At this time, which intervention should the nurse implement first?

For an adolescent client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which non-pharmacological measure is most appropriate to reduce joint pain?

Which of the following is of primary importance for a child who is admitted to the PICU for DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?

The nurse in a school clinic is caring for a 7-year-old girl who comes in for epistaxis. The nurse will initiate which of the following interventions? (Select the 2 responses that apply)

A 3-year-old admitted to the hospital with croup has the following vital signs: heart rate 90, respiratory rate 48, blood pressure 100/52, and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C). The parents ask the nurse if these vital signs are normal. The nurse's best response is:

The nurse is developing a plan of care for an older patient with hypertension who reports chest pain on exertion. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?

Which intervention should be implemented for a school-age client admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in critical condition after a motor vehicle accident?

Which intervention should be implemented for a school-age client admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in critical condition after a motor vehicle accident?

Which statement by the nurse would best help alleviate parental guilt about their child, George, who has been recently diagnosed with autism?

The nurse observes that a client with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has a mask-like face. Which follow-up assessment is most important for the nurse to implement?