When obtaining a history from the father of a 9-year-old boy with rheumatic fever, the nurse recognizes that the most significant information related to the diagnosis is:

A client presents with the onset of a severe headache, fever, nuchal rigidity, and a petechial rash on arms and legs. The nurse recognizes the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?

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?

In an outpatient diabetic clinic, the nurse is assessing clients. Which entry provides the best indication that the client is adhering to the prescribed diabetic regimen?

An infant with tetralogy of Fallot is having a hypercyanotic episode ('tet' spell). Which three nursing interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement for this infant?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Which finding provides evidence of its normal function?

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

A four-year-old patient has been diagnosed with leukemia. The patient's parents, who follow the Jehovah's Witness faith, inform the physician that they will not approve any type of blood transfusions. The pediatric nurse is aware that:

What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take, given that a 4-month-old infant, brought in for a routine checkup and vaccinations, was exposed to a sibling with the flu?

At which stage of development are children able to understand the permanence of death?

When admitting a child with suspected type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), which of the following questions should the nurse ask the parents?