What information is most correct regarding the nervous system of the child?

The caregiver of a 4-year-old girl who lives in a heavily wooded area calls the clinic nurse to report that the child has a swollen tick on her arm. What would be the best action for the caregiver to follow in removing the tick?

The school nurse is discussing obesity with a group of caregivers of school-aged children. Which statement by the caregivers best illustrates that they are prepared to help their child prevent obesity?

The parent of an adolescent has called to talk to the pediatric nurse over concern that her daughter is not getting proper nutrition now that she has started following a vegetarian diet. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this parent?

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:

The nurse is attempting to include family in the care of a hospitalized, terminally ill adolescent. Which interventions can be appropriately delegated to family members? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is presenting a class on discipline for a group of parents of toddlers. What information would be important for the nurse to teach this group? (Select all that apply)

The pediatric nurse is discussing the daily activities of a 4-year-old with the caregiver to assess growth and development status. The nurse would document that the child has reached the initiative stage of development if the caregiver indicates the child participates in which activity?

A 12-year-old girl who has not yet reached menarche comes to the pediatrician’s office for her annual well-child check. As the nurse is weighing and measuring her, the child says emphatically that she does not want to get her period. Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child?

The nurse is conducting teaching with the caregivers of a child who is being discharged from the pediatric unit. The care provider has recommended the child have moist heat applications at home. In conducting teaching with this caregiver, the nurse will teach the caregiver to use which of the following to provide the moist heat?

The parents of a 5-year-old boy are concerned about how a recent motorcycle accident to his father will affect the child. Although the father has fully recovered, the child is very concerned if the father is away longer than expected; the child is not as talkative but appears withdrawn and quiet. The nurse should point out the child’s behavior is likely related to which factor?