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The nurse observes a child with meningitis arching his neck and back. The parents ask the nurse why the child is lying this way. The nurse explains this is a common sign of meningitis known as:

The nurse is caring for a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The nurse knows which of the following is a characteristic of a child with ADHD?

A 10-year-old child was evaluated in the emergency department 3 days ago after a fall from a bicycle and was diagnosed with moderate concussion. The child was discharged home with instructions for observation. The parent brings the child to the clinic today and reports, “My child has seemed to tolerate returning to activity. However, he has been getting nose bleeds at least once or twice a day.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a 3-week-old infant diagnosed with congenital cataracts. Which of the following statements from the parents would indicate a need for further teaching?

The nurse is advocating for accommodations at school for a 7-year-old child with dyslexia. Which accommodation is most appropriate to include for this child?

The nurse is educating parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder about possible management strategies. The nurse would include which of the following in the teaching plan?

The nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which of these is a risk factor for otitis media?

The nurse is caring for an unconscious 9-year-old child in the PICU. The nurse notes that the child is extending their arms to their sides with their wrist internally rotated. Their legs are extended straight. The nurse recognizes this as which of the following?

The nurse is providing discharge education to parents of a 13-month-old child who has positional plagiocephaly. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is assessing a school-age child during a wellness visit. The child’s parents state, “Our child has always had difficulty with writing. Often, they need more time to write sentences and often forgets how to write certain numbers or letters”. Which of these learning disabilities would the nurse be concerned for?