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The mother of a 4-year-old child tells the pediatric nurse that the child’s abdomen seems to be swollen. During further assessment, the mother tells the nurse that the child is eating well and that the activity level of the child is unchanged. The nurse, suspecting the possibility of a Wilms’ tumor, should avoid which during the physical assessment?

The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming surgery. The mother states, “I’m worried about having to care for our son’s ostomy.” Which intervention would be most helpful for the parents?

The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experiencing respiratory distress. What action would be the top priority?

I affirm that I will not give or receive any unauthorized help on this exam and that all work will be my own. I will complete this exam in a fair, honest, respectful, responsible, and trustworthy manner. 

Cardiac output measured during RHC helps in assessing:

Which condition is right heart catheterization particularly useful for diagnosing?

What is a significant risk or complication associated with Swan-Ganz catheter use?

Why is the bubble study used during a TEE

Why is measuring oxygen saturation levels during RHC important?

Which of the following parameters is not directly measured by a swan-Ganz Catheter?