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A hospitalized child develops portal hypertension and presents with 3+ pitting edema and ascites. The nurse suspects that the underlying problem is attributed to which clinical diagnosis?

A nurse is reviewing elements of end-of-life care for a family whose child has a chronic health condition. Which interventions are inconsistent with end-of-life care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a child with a condition impacting their ability to maintain temperature regulation. The nurse suspects a disturbance in which part of the child’s central nervous system?

The pediatric clinic nurse calls a parent to report urinalysis findings for her child including microscopic hematuria. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?

An acutely ill child is admitted for a suspected severe urinary tract infection (UTI). Which is the priority action by the nurse?

A child presents to the emergency department with cutaneous manifestations of an allergic response. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

All are true about the cosmic microwave background EXCEPT

New parents ask the nurse why their newborn that was born 2 hours ago is sleeping soundly and will not awaken after initial breastfeeding. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? 

Regarding care for the premature infant on oxygen, what priority action by the nurse is critical for the infant’s safety?

A nurse is providing STD counseling to an adolescent community group. Which nursing action would require a private counseling session?