The nurse practitioner is examining a school-age child who h…

The nurse practitioner is examining a school-age child who has had several hospitalizations for bronchitis and wheezing. The parent reports that the child has several coughing episodes associated with chest tightness each week and gets relief with an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. What will the nurse practitioner include in the self-management plan? 

During a routine well child exam on a 5-year-old child, who…

During a routine well child exam on a 5-year-old child, who is growing appropriately. The nurse practitioner auscultates a grade II/VI, mid to late systolic ejection murmur at the upper left sternal border that transmits to both lung fields. The child has normal growth and development. What will the nurse practitioner suspect?  

A 10-year-old child has a 1-week history of fever of 104°C t…

A 10-year-old child has a 1-week history of fever of 104°C that is unresponsive to antipyretics. The nurse practitioner examines the child and notes bilateral conjunctival injection and a polymorphous exanthema, with no other symptoms. Lab tests show elevated ESR, CRP, and platelets. Cultures are all negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?