The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child newly diagnosed w…

The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The child says, “I am never going to be able to do this. Everyone else at school is normal.” The parent asks how to help the child cope. Which nursing intervention best supports this child’s Erikson stage?

The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant admitted with d…

The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant admitted with diarrhea and poor oral intake. During assessment, the nurse notes dry mucous membranes, cool extremities, and redness in the diaper area. The student nurse asks why the infant’s skin condition is a concern. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Mrs. Gonzalez is a 74-year-old patient recovering from a str…

Mrs. Gonzalez is a 74-year-old patient recovering from a stroke. The nurse notes right-sided facial drooping, delayed swallowing, a weak cough, and food pocketing in her cheek. During lunch, Mrs. Gonzalez coughs after drinking water, develops a wet-sounding voice, and her oxygen saturation decreases from 96% to 90%. She has eaten less than 25% of her meals for the past two days. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?