The nurse is admitting a 15-year-old, who recently immigrate…

The nurse is admitting a 15-year-old, who recently immigrated to this country with their family, for abdominal pain lasting 3 days. The accompanying parent reports that the patient is exhibiting intense pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse notes that the patient places their pain level at 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which conclusion does the nurse draw regarding the discrepancy in the level of pain?

In an acute care setting, the pediatric nurse is providing c…

In an acute care setting, the pediatric nurse is providing care to a 4-year-old patient with an exacerbation of cystic fibrosis. The nurse notes that there is little interaction between the patient and the older siblings when they visit. The siblings often seek to divert the staff’s attention during their visits. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention at this time?