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Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to minimize stress for a 4-year old who requires an IV insertion?

What is the most important factor for the nurse to consider when communicating with a child?

The nurse is caring for a 4-week old infant who is experiencing pain. What nonpharmacological pain intervention would be most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is ready to begin a physical examination on a 9-month-old child. The child is sitting contentedly on a parent’s lap, chewing on a toy. What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a 22-month old client hospitalized with cellulitis who is receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy. The client repeatedly attempts to remove the IV catheter inserted into their hand. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ibuprofen to a 15-month old client hospitalized with pneumonia. What action should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? 

Intermediaries through which the flow of products travels are called

A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus for a child with eczema. The child weighs 15 kg. The nurse has this medication available:kids benadryl label.jpgHow many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?

Volume maximization is also referred to as

The parents of an adolescent are concerned that their child seems to need 9-10 hours of sleep per night. What guidance should the nurse offer to the parents?