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What is a clinical manifestation of influenza that is common in infants?

The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) who is receiving 23% oxygen via HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula). The child’s SaO2 saturation is 88%, respiratory rate is 45 breaths/min, and pulse is 140 beats/min. You have suctioned the infants nares as an internvention. Based on these assessments, what action should the nurse take?

A 5-year-old is discharged from the hospital following the diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The child has been free of diarrhea for 1 week, and renal function has returned. The parent asks the nurse when the child can return to school. Which is the nurse’s best response? 

The nurse is caring for a 7-week-old scheduled for a pyloromyotomy in 24 hours. Which would the nurse expect to find in the plan of care?

A parent asks the nurse how to prevent the child from having minimal change nephrotic syndrome again. Which is the nurse’s best response?

After a tick bite in an Lyme endemic area, for prevention of Lyme’s disease a single  dose of _______________ may be offered to adults and children over 8.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are over-the-counter drugs that are indicated for inflammation and pain relief.  Side effects of NSAIDs that a PT should be aware of include: 

Which devices are incompatible with Honorlock? Mark all that apply.

Match the Step Number to the Action.

You have a patient who is immunocompromised due to taking medication for Lupus.  They want to get a cat for companionship (COVID has been rough!).  You tell them the cat would be great for a pet but they should not clean out the litter box themselves. What could this patient get from cleaning the litter box?