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A nurse is preparing to perform a health maintenance visit for an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following assessment findings and nursing actions are most appropriate for this visit?

A nurse must obtain a blood sample from a 2-year-old child who is likely to resist the procedure. Which action is most appropriate to ensure the child’s safety and proper restraint during the procedure?

The nurse is assessing factors that influence a child’s perception of pain. Which of the following situations is most likely to intensify a child’s response to pain?

A nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child about managing mild pain at home. The provider has recommended acetaminophen. Which statement by the parents demonstrates that they understand why acetaminophen is the preferred choice for mild pain in children?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative 16-year-old client on the pediatric unit. Which consideration is most significant in planning care for this child?

A nurse is caring for a stable toddler who was treated for an accidental burn injury after pulling a container of hot liquid from a countertop. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when educating the parents about preventing accidental burns at home?

A nurse is preparing a school-age child for an upcoming medical procedure. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when teaching the child about the procedure?

When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the NP peforms egophony. The NP hears the ‘E’ sound like ‘A’ and knows this is _________. 

A mother presents with her 9 month old infant who had acute onset barking cough during the night.  He is afebrile.  The NP knows that laryngeal obstruction would elicit which breath sound?

The NP is assessing voice sounds, during a respiratory assessment.  The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e’s sound like a’s.  this is indicative of