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A nurse is collecting data from a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

The nurse is preparing a list of self-care instructions for a postpartum client who has been diagnosed with mastitis.  Which instructions should be included on the list? (Select all that apply)

You are caring for an infant weighing 5 kg.  The doctor has ordered Ceftazidime 140 mg Q 8 hrs.  Available is Ceftazidime 500 mg.  How many milligrams per milliliter will there be after reconstitution?   CEFTAZIDIME (Fortaz) Antibiotic Available-             Injection: 500mg, 1gm Pediatric Dosage:             90-100mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses Reconstitution-             500mg reconstitute with 1.5ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml             1g reconstitute with 3ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml Dilute-             Further dilute with NS, D5W, or LR to a final concentration of 7mg/ml for administration. Administer over at least 30-60 minutes.

A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease.  The nurse knows the primary system affected is the cardiovascular system because:

VBAC ______________________________________________________________

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a 9-month-old who has a prescription for digoxin.  Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Schedule appointments for your manager on his or her first day back after being out of the office.

Group B Streptococci and Gonorrhea are the most common causes of Pneumonia in newborns and infants.

The pregnant client, who is at 34 weeks’ gestation, calls the prenatal clinic reporting cramping pain in her abdomen.  After the diagnosis of Braxton-Hicks contractions is made, the nurse should give the client which recommendation?

A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.  Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?