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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? 

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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?

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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? 

The nurse is teaching a patient newly prescribed losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin II receptor blocker, for hypertension. Which statement by the nurse best explains the mechanism of action of this medication?

An older adult is being assessed in the clinic. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a normal age-related change in the cardiovascular?

The nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension who has been prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). Which food selection by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?