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The nurse is preparing a school-age child for a computed tomography (CT) scan to assess cerebral function. When preparing the child for the scan, which statement should the nurse include?

The health care provider has prescribed IV norephinephrine (Levophed) for a patient in the ED with SCI (spinal cord injury).  The nurse determines that the drug is having the desired effect when what is observed in patient assessment? 

The nurse is talking to the parent of a 13-month-old child. The mother states, “My child does not make noises like ‘da’ or ‘na’ like my sister’s baby, who is only 9 months old.” Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate to make?

An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should be to:

The nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of recovery from spinal shock. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate that spinal shock is resolving?

During assessment of the patient with a recurrence of symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia, the nurse should

A 10-year-old boy has been hit by a car while riding his bicycle in front of the school. The school nurse immediately assesses airway, breathing, and circulation. The next nursing action should be to:

In providing care for the patient in a halo vest, the nurse should:

The nurse is discussing sexuality with the parents of an adolescent girl with moderate cognitive impairment. Which of the following should the nurse consider when dealing with this issue?

A nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a 6-year-old child with mild cognitive impairment (CI) who sustained a minor burn. Which strategy should the nurse use to prepare the child for this procedure?