An infant is admitted to the hospital for meningitis. Upon doing your assessment which findings would be clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in infants . Select all that apply.
The antiemetic drug ondansetron (Zofran) is administered to…
The antiemetic drug ondansetron (Zofran) is administered to a child receiving chemotherapy. When should the nurse administer this medication?
The pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) records “positive Gow…
The pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) records “positive Gowers’ sign” after finishing the assessment of a young boy. How will the student nurse reading the PNP’s note interpret this?
Which action performed by the registered nurse is vital to a…
Which action performed by the registered nurse is vital to assist with confirming diagnosis of GERD?
A 6 month-old infant with Congestive Heart Failure is receiv…
A 6 month-old infant with Congestive Heart Failure is receiving Digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate attention?
Parents tell the nurse they do not want to let their school-…
Parents tell the nurse they do not want to let their school-age child know his illness is terminal. What response should the nurse make to the parents?
What is appropriate education to provide to the family and/o…
What is appropriate education to provide to the family and/or patient regarding nasopharyngitis?
A health care provider prescribes iron supplements (Fer-In-S…
A health care provider prescribes iron supplements (Fer-In-Sol), 1 mg/kg/day orally (PO). The infant weighs 5 kg. The medication label states: “Fer-In-Sol 25 mg/1 ml.” The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank with number only _______
What is an appropriate topic to educate or discuss with pare…
What is an appropriate topic to educate or discuss with parents during a wellness visit for a child in preoperational & initiative versus guilt stages?
You are providing education to the family of an infant with…
You are providing education to the family of an infant with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Which statement should be included in the teaching?