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A nurse is reviewing lab work. The nurse should suspect hyperthyroidism because of which of the following results?  

A child weighs 18 kg. The provider prescribes Amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12 hours. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose?

A nurse is caring for a client in middle school who has a diagnosis of chronic constipation and megacolon and is experiencing occasional stool incontinence. Which of the following findings would require additional assessment by the nurse? 

A 3-year-old client comes to the clinic with their parents after having diarrhea for 5 days. The nurse tells the client’s parents that the provider has ordered lab work. Match the lab work with what the provider is evaluating with each test when caring for this client. 

A nurse is admitting a pediatric client who has a deficiency in growth hormone. Which of the following components of the client’s medical history are pertinent to this diagnosis?

A nurse is caring for a client experiencing gastroenteritis for over 1 week. The provider has prescribed laboratory serum testing. Which of the following tests should the nurse consult to find if the client is experiencing hypoglycemia? 

Applying the Nursing ProcessCase Study 1: Part 1 Paulo, a 2-year-old child, was accompanied to the pediatric office by both parents and his 6-year-old sibling. The parents report Paulo has been having some trouble breathing and would like him to be seen by a provider.  Recognize Cues (Assessment) Assessing a child for croup can be completed by a focused respiratory assessment. Visualizing the child’s breathing and effort would be the first step, followed by listening for the classic sounds, such as a barky cough or stridor on inhalation. Determining if the child is moving air adequately is the priority assessment for children presenting with croup manifestations. Assessing vital signs, including temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and pulse oximetry, is important for establishing a baseline and determining oxygenation status. Asking the parent for a history of manifestations is also an important part of the assessment phase, after the child is stabilized. Determining the manifestations that led up to the current state of the child will help identify the possible causes of croup. ​​​​​​​Assessing the child’s hydration status is important in any respiratory infection where respiratory rates are increased, and fever is possible. Additionally, children may not be drinking adequate fluids, which can all add up to dehydration. Other assessments to perform include swallowing abilities, voice volume or speaking difficulty, presence of drooling, and pain and discomfort of the throat. Which of the following findings would be an expected finding in Paulo’s assessment based on his age and the nurses’ knowledge of the pediatric respiratory system?

Which of the following factors should be considered when diagnosing an adolescent with ADHD?   Select all apply.

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