An 8-year-old child was diagnosed with a closed fracture of…

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?

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?

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 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?