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The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 13-year old client who presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and fever.  Unit 3 Trend Item appendicitis.png Review the client’s medical record, and select 2 orders the nurse should anticipate from the health care provider and perform immediately.

The nurse is caring for a toddler who is hospitalized with acute nephrotic syndrome. The toddler is being treated with prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client closely for which potential side effect of treatment?

A patient presents with a suspicious breast mass. Which diagnostic method provides definitive diagnosis of malignancy?

A nurse is providing postoperative care for an infant on the pediatric unit following a pyloromyotomy. The health care provider ordered feedings of Pedialyte 1-2 ounces every 3 hours and to advance to 1/2 strength formula as tolerated. What assessment data would indicate to the nurse that feedings can be advanced?

The nurse is caring for a 14-month old child hospitalized with vomiting and dehydration. How should the nurse determine the child’s urine output throughout the shift?

The nurse is caring for a 22-month old female client who was brought to the emergency department (ED) by a caregiver. The caregiver reports sudden onset of intermittent episodes of inconsolable crying and states “it seems like she’s having pain that comes and goes.” The caregiver states the symptoms began approximately 6 hours ago and seem to be getting worse. The caregiver states the child vomited an hour ago, which is when they decided to seek treatment. The client is not vaccinated and has no significant medical history. The nurse performs a physical assessment on the client. For each client finding, specify if the assessment finding is consistent with a diagnosis of intussusception, appendicitis, or pyloric stenosis. Each finding may support more than one diagnosis. GI Matrix Grid Spring 2025.png

A 9-month old child is discharged with a urinary stent after a procedure to repair hypospadius. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? 

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a 5-week old infant. The caregiver states, “He usually spits up a little bit, but in the past few days it’s gotten worse. He’s throwing up a large amount after every feeding, and it seems like he’s hungry all the time.” During the assessment, the nurse notes a slightly sunken anterior fontanel and dry mucous membranes. What additional assessment finding would the nurse anticipate in this infant?

The nurse is obtaining a history on an infant with suspected congenital heart disease. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect the caregiver to report?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a pediatric client who is scheduled for a cardiac MRI. The client requires sedation for the procedure. cardiac MRI chart.JPG   The nurse has this medication available:  midazalom label.jpg  How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer the dose?