Which client in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) would most benefit from palliative care?

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

The nurse is providing care to a 4-month-old infant in the emergency department. Upon assessment, the infant is noted to be experiencing tachypnea, wheezing, retractions, and nasal flaring. The infant has large amounts of nasal drainage. The infant is irritable, and the pulse ox reading is currently at 85% on room air. The parents state the symptoms have been consistent for about two days, but they brought the child in due to concerns for dehydration with decreased milk intake. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this infant?

Which is the most appropriate nursing action for a school-age child who has sustained a head injury and multiple fractures after being thrown from a horse and whose level of consciousness is variable?

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

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a school-age child with congenital heart block who codes in the emergency department (ED), while the parents witness the resuscitation scene?

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?

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

Which of the following is the best indicator of brain function in a child with a moderate brain injury?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pediatric mental health disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ADHD?

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