A child comes into the ED with a head to toe and front to ba…

A child comes into the ED with a head to toe and front to back rash on their body that is red.  The nurse taking the report asks the mom if they have changed laundry detergents, if the child has any food allergies, and if the child takes any medications.  The mom states, “No changes in detergent, no food allergies that we know of. My child has been on Bactrim sulfonamide for about 5 days now for a bacterial infection.”  What do you expect the nurse’s working diagnosis is for this rash? (HINT: Name the type of rash/reaction). (image from epilepsyu.com, 2024)

As the nurse caring for a patient admitted for new onset sei…

As the nurse caring for a patient admitted for new onset seizures, you answer the call light and mom is yelling, “come quick, my child is seizing.”  From the choices below, select the nurse’s first action upon arriving to the beside of the seizing patient.

Parents of an 9-year old bring their child to the pediatrici…

Parents of an 9-year old bring their child to the pediatrician with concerns of extreme thirst, fatigue, less active than usual, and losing weight. As the nurse taking the history and assessing the child, you suspect that she is showing signs and symptoms of what condition?

The nurse is caring for a  3 year old child who experienced…

The nurse is caring for a  3 year old child who experienced a seizure at home and was brought to the ED via emergency medical services (EMS). The child’s temperature is 103.5 upon arrival. Mom reports that she has been ill recently with upper respiratory congestion and cough.  After a dose of acetaminophen, the child’s temperature is 100.1. The child looks well and is tolerating Gatorade. While providing discharge teaching, what is the priority education you need to review with the parents?