The nurse is preparing to obtain a blood specimen via capillary heel puncture. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
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A 9-month-old infant presents with a sudden high fever for t…
A 9-month-old infant presents with a sudden high fever for three days followed by a pinkish-red, raised rash. What is the most likely cause?
A nurse is caring for several preschool-age children on a pe…
A nurse is caring for several preschool-age children on a pediatric unit. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider as concerning? (Select All That Apply.)
The nurse is preparing anticipatory guidance for the parents…
The nurse is preparing anticipatory guidance for the parents of a 12-week-old infant on the pediatric unit. Which is the most appropriate topic for anticipatory guidance?
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been brough…
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has been brought to the emergency department after scraping their leg on the corner of a rusty metal slide. The child’s immunization record shows they are up-to-date with vaccinations. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s immediate priority?
A public health nurse is planning interventions to address t…
A public health nurse is planning interventions to address the leading cause of death among infants. Which of the following prevention programs should the nurse prioritize implementing?
The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 35.2 pounds. A…
The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 35.2 pounds. At the end of an 8-hour period, the nurse notes the urine output to be 64 mL. What action should the nurse take next?
A child presents to the emergency department with swollen ly…
A child presents to the emergency department with swollen lymph nodes and fever. The parents report that their children are homeschooled and rarely interact with other children. They mention the children spend much of their free time wrestling with one another and their family pets. During the assessment, the nurse observes tiny scratches on the child’s arms and chest. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask next to determine the most likely cause of the symptoms?
Which is the correct method to instill ear drops in a 9-year…
Which is the correct method to instill ear drops in a 9-year-old child?
A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. W…
A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the mother should concern the nurse about regarding sensory alterations?