An 8-year-old child was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the radius at approximately 2 p.m. The fracture was reduced in the emergency department and her arm placed in a cast. At 11 p.m. her mother brings her back to the emergency department due to unrelenting pain that has not been relieved by the prescribed narcotics. Which of the following is the priority?
What type of graph would you use to compare the reaction tim…
What type of graph would you use to compare the reaction times of professional athletes?
The parents of a preschooler express concern to the nurse ab…
The parents of a preschooler express concern to the nurse about their son’s new habit of masturbating. What is an appropriate response to this concern?
A pediatric nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with dev…
A pediatric nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) who has been placed in a Pavlik harness. The nurse is preparing to teach the parents about caring for the infant while wearing the harness. Which action by the parents indicates successful application of the teaching?
When describing organ donation to the family of a dying chil…
When describing organ donation to the family of a dying child, what should the nurse include in the discussion?
A 4-year-old boy is hospitalized for repair of a congenital…
A 4-year-old boy is hospitalized for repair of a congenital heart defect (CHD). His parents have decided to go home for a few hours to spend time with his siblings. The child asks when his mommy and daddy will be back. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?
The nurse is caring for a child that is anxious, irritable,…
The nurse is caring for a child that is anxious, irritable, and drooling. The child has dysphagia and insists on sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
The provider has just written discharge orders for a child t…
The provider has just written discharge orders for a child that includes the administration of acetaminophen as needed for mild to moderate pain. Which of the following information should the nurse prioritize when teaching this child’s family about acetaminophen?
The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 143 pounds. What…
The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 143 pounds. What rate would the nurse set the IV pump at in mL/hr to infuse the daily maintenance fluids for this child?
The nurse is creating a presentation for the parents of scho…
The nurse is creating a presentation for the parents of school-age children on the topic of bullying. What information should the nurse include in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)