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A 5-year-old child returns to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after cardiac surgery. The child has a left chest tube attached to water-seal drainage, an IV, and nasogastric tube to continuous suction. The child is attached to a cardiac monitor and has a left chest dressing. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A 5-year-old child returns to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after cardiac surgery. The child has a left chest tube attached to water-seal drainage, an IV, and nasogastric tube to continuous suction. The child is attached to a cardiac monitor and has a left chest dressing. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A neonate has a diagnosis of jaundice. The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common form of treatment for jaundice?

A nursing student assisting a woman in labor asks the instructor, “What does it mean when the baby is at minus 1 station?” After being given an explanation by the nursing instructor, what statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of station?

A vaginal examination of a client in labor would specifically determine which of the following? Select all that apply.

A vaginal examination of a client in labor would specifically determine which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a woman after a cesarean birth. Prior to ambulating her for the first time, which action by the nurse takes priority?

You are receiving report from the nightshift nurse. Which newborn should you go to assess first?

For what complication should a nurse monitor an infant with gastroesophageal reflux?

Fundal height is measured starting around 22 weeks of gestation. If a woman is 26 weeks gestation, what should her fundal height measure?