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What should the nurse teach the parents about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Select all that apply.

A newborn has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The parents ask the nurse about symptoms that lead to this diagnosis.  Which of the following symptoms in a newborn should the nurse discuss with the parents?

The mother of an infant with Down syndrome asks the nurse what causes the disorder. Before responding, the nurse recalls that the genetic factor of Down syndrome results from what? 

A 3-year-old child is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. What is the priority nursing care after this procedure?

Which parent education would the nurse provide the parent caring for their infant with cerebral palsy?

A 4-year-old child is found to have Kawasaki disease. The child is admitted to the pediatric unit, where the nurse performs an initial assessment. What clinical finding supports the diagnosis?

Concerned about the growing incidences of suicides among high school students, the school nurse conducts an awareness session for parents. What should the nurse say are warning signs associated with risk for suicide? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing education on caring for a child with sickle cell disease.  Which of the following parent’s statement demonstrates the need for further education about how to care for their child?

A nurse is caring for a newborn with a Myelomeningocele.  Which nursing diagnosis would be the highest priority?

A 9-year-old child is found to have acute glomerulonephritis after a recent infection. What microorganism should the nurse suspect as the cause of the child’s current health problem?