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When assessing a child with a neurological condition, the nurse uses the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and understands which of the following to be accurate?

The nurse is reviewing postprocedure care for children with a group of new pediatric nurses. Which statement indicates the most important action that should be done following a procedure on a child?

Which pain assessment tool should be used to assess pain in nonverbal children?

According to Erickson, the chief psychosocial task during preschool years is acquiring a sense of

The nurse is caring for a postoperative pediatric patient. Of the following nursing interventions done for this patient, which intervention would be highest priority?

Which toy should the nurse provide to the school-aged patient to promote development?

Which of the following is the proper technique when performing a scoliosis examination?

When assessing an 8-year-old child with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the nurse would expect to find

A dehydrated 2-month-old infant with a history of diarrhea is admitted to the pediatric unit. Oral rehydration therapy is initiated. What is the most accurate method of monitoring the infant’s hydration status?

The nurse is implementing a teaching plan for a 4-month-old child who has been diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The child will be placed in the Pavlik harness. Which of the following statements by the family would indicate that they understand the care of their child while placed in the Pavlik harness?