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A nurse is teaching the parent of a 12-month-old about nutrition.  Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?

A 4-year-old child is in the emergency department for laceration repair. The child becomes frightened when several staff members and the parents begin speaking at once, offering reassurance and directions. The child starts to cry and tries to pull away.  As the nurse, which action is most effective to reduce the child’s anxiety during the procedure?

A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who returned to school following mononucleosis.  The child has a note excusing him from gym class.  Which should the nurse identify as the reason for the excusal?

A nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication to an infant.  Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is performing a well-child assessment on an 8-year-old client who takes great pride in bringing school papers home.  The nurse recognizes that this behavior demonstrates which of the Erikson’s stages of development?

A 2-year-old toddler presents with a persistent cough, frequent respiratory infections, and foul-smelling, bulky stools. The primary care provider suspects cystic fibrosis (CF).  Which test is essential for confirming a diagnosis of CF for this patient?

A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has eczema. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is providing teaching about disease management to a school-age child with cystic fibrosis.  Which statement should the nurse include?

A 4-year-old child is admitted with laryngotracheobronchitis.  Which finding should the nurse identify as the highest priority concern?

A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-child visit.  Which of the findings indicates that the child has a developmental delay?