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A 16-year old male presents with increasing pain and swelling in his right scrotum. The right testicle is extremely tender to palpation on examination. A doppler ultrasound demonstrates decreased blood flow. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?

A child is admitted to the pediatric ICU with DKA. The nurse will monitor the child for Kussmaul respirations.  Which assessment finding will indicate that this abnormality has developed? 

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 15-month boy diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and is concerned his condition is worsening. Which of the following signs indicate acute respiratory distress? (Select all that apply.)

Juvenile arthritis should be suspected in a child who exhibits which of the following signs and/or symptoms?

The mother explains that after meals her infant has been vomiting, and now it is becoming more frequent and forceful. During the assessment, the nurse notes visible peristaltic waves moving from left to right across the infant’s abdomen. On the basis of these findings, which condition should the nurse suspect?

What is the function of aspirin treatment for patients recovering from Kawasaki’s disease with coronary artery involvement? 

Approximately how much would a newborn who weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces at birth weigh at 6 months of age?

Match the level of consciousness terms with the correct definition. 

At a well-child check-up, the nurse is actively including a 5-year old child in his physical assessment. Which fine and gross motor milestones are expected when the nurse asks the child to perform certain skills? (Select all that apply)

The parents of a 20-month-old patient tell the nurse that the child has a barking cough at night. The patient’s temperature is 98.6°F. The nurse suspects croup and would recommend which intervention?