Which child is most at risk for dehydration?

Which clinical data noted by the nurse during shift assessment indicates the adolescent pediatric patient with a long leg cast may be experiencing compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

A family brings their toddler to the clinic because of frothy urine and a swollen face. Serum analysis confirms hypoalbuminemia and elevated hematocrit levels. The child is normotensive (normal blood pressure). Based on this clinical data, what care measure should the nurse anticipate in managing this patient?

Which clinical data noted by the nurse during shift assessment indicates the adolescent pediatric patient with a long leg cast may be experiencing compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a child admitted with DKA. An insulin drip is ordered. Which type of insulin must be used for an insulin drip?

A child admitted with DKA needs an initial IV bolus of 0.9% normal saline. The order is for 20mL/kg to infuse over 1 hour. The child weighs 35 pounds. How many mL will the nurse infuse? (Round to the nearest whole number and enter just the numerical answer.)

A 22-month old female is brought to the emergency department for 2 days of diarrhea, vomiting and fever. The patient’s mother states that the child was fine 3 days ago, but has since had multiple episodes of vomiting, loose stools and a fever of 101.9° F. The child will not answer questions verbally, only nods her head yes or no.  Select the assessment findings that require follow up by the nurse. (Select all that apply.)

Which action would the nurse consider a priority when noticing that the child who underwent a tonsillectomy is swallowing frequently?

The mother of a 6-year old boy is being taught how to administer growth hormone injections to her son. Which statement by the mother indicates that teaching has been effective regarding the time of day to administer the hormone? 

Which statement made by a parent about intervention for a child’s fever shows the need for further education?