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A 9-year-old child with type 1 diabetes is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse prepares to administer insulin as part of the child’s treatment.Which type of insulin is appropriate for initial administration in a child with DKA?

With the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) criteria, which body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile indicates a risk for being overweight?

A newborn is diagnosed with a myelomeningocele located in the lumbosacral region. The nurse is preparing the parents for their child’s upcoming surgery to close the defect. In the preoperative period, the nurse educates the parents on how to care for the child before surgery.The nurse is developing a preoperative care plan for a newborn with myelomeningocele. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the care plan? (Select all that apply.)

A parent asks the nurse for advice on how to keep their active 4-year-old child safe at home. The child loves to climb on furniture and explore new things around the house.Which injury prevention strategy should the nurse recommend to the parent of a preschool child?

A mother of a 6-month-old expresses concern about her child showing fear when strangers approach. The nurse provides anticipatory guidance about stranger fear during infancy.Which behaviors are commonly associated with stranger fear in infants? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is performing an assessment on a school-age child. Which findings suggest the child is receiving an excess of vitamin A? (Select all that apply.)

What is the most important method of preventing Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

A nurse is providing guidance to the parents of a 5-year-old who is starting kindergarten. The parents express concerns about their child’s ability to understand social rules and behave appropriately with other children.Which aspects of development are closely related to the child’s ability to understand and follow social rules? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a 9-year-old during a routine check-up. The nurse notices that the child has an interest in rules and fairness, as well as an ability to follow complex directions. The child is also displaying more independence from parents and is eager to show the nurse their recent accomplishments in school projects.Which of the following are typical physical, cognitive, and moral changes seen in a school-age child?(Select all that apply)

The parents of a 3-year-old are expecting a new baby and are concerned about how their toddler will react to the sibling’s arrival.What should the nurse suggest to help the toddler adjust to the new sibling?