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A two week old had a newborn screening result positive for congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse understands prompt recognition and treatment of this disease is needed to prevent what complication major complication?

The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel movement and the nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would most likely document the stool’s appearance as having what quality?

A 1 year old is diagnosed with intussusception. The parents ask why there is an urgency for treatment? The nurse demonstrates understanding of Intussusception when they state which of the following?

Which positive result on urinalysis may indicate a urinary tract infection? Selecy all that apply

The nurse is caring for a 13 year old with Kleinfelter Syndrome. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the disease when they state “the onset of the disease is most often…”

The nurse is caring for a 4 year old girl who has a 3 day history of dysuria and polyuria. The mother of the child states that the patient developed a fever today. The nurse understands that this likely indicates?

A 10-year-old child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The nurse is educating the child and their family about managing the condition. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates the need for further education?

A 3-year-old child is diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). The nurse explains that the child will require daily injections of synthetic growth hormone. Which of the following is the most important for the nurse to monitor during the treatment?

Which statement regarding patient positioning and tube feeding is true?

_____________is a mobile unit that contains medical supplies— medications, dressing and bandages, manual resuscitation device, and IV infusion items and is used in emergency situations.