The nurse is caring for a 7-year old girl who is undergoing a stem-cell transplant. Which of the following is a posttransplant intervention.
When evaluating the hemogram of an 8-month-old infant, the n…
When evaluating the hemogram of an 8-month-old infant, the nurse understands that which value needs additional follow up?
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child wi…
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following assessment findings is expected with this disorder?
A patient that came in with decreased fetal movement. The d…
A patient that came in with decreased fetal movement. The doctor ordered a biophysical profile to assess fetal well being. The nurse knows that the biophysical profile consist of several components. Select all the components:
Case Study Question 5 of 6 A 2-year-old female is brought t…
Case Study Question 5 of 6 A 2-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Department by her mother with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Nurses’ Notes 0800: 2-year-old female brought to Emergency Department by her mother. Client has a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Mother reports client has had “multiple” episodes of liquid stool per day (5 to 6 times per day), decreased oral intake, and multiple emesis. Mother states, “She can’t keep much down. She has been throwing up everything.” Client is alert but irritable. She was initially crying but making very few tears. Client weighs 12 kg (26.4 pounds). Mother reports client has a diaper rash. Mother reports changing diaper only when client has diarrhea but has not had any diapers since yesterday that were only urine. 0815: Assessment of client shows skin turgor with tenting, eyes are slightly sunken, lips are pale and dry, hyperactive bowel sounds, delayed capillary refill. 0830: Medicated with Acetaminophen. Attempting oral rehydration. Vital Signs Time 0815 Temp 39.3°C/102.7°F temporal HR 142 RR 38 B/P 88/52 Pulse oximeter 96% Orders Category Orders Nursing Oral rehydration with standard oral rehydration solution: 75 mL/kg over 4 hours Monitor intake and output Medications Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO every 6 hours PRN for fever >100.5F (38.1C) Monitoring Obtain stool culture if stool is available. Obtain vital signs every 2 hours Question 5: The nurse receives orders. What should the nurse teach the client’s parents about the treatment plan? Select all that apply.
Case Study History & Physical: From the ER: 12-year-old male…
Case Study History & Physical: From the ER: 12-year-old male who was directed admitted to the pediatric unit from the physician’s office for a 48-hour history of nonproductive cough, fever, and a decreased appetite and decreased fluid intake. PMH: No past medical history. Immunizations up to date with exception of influenza. Allergy: PCN Ht. 4’11” (150cm), Wt. 90 lbs. (40.8 Kg) BMI 18.2 Provider Admission Orders: Admit to pediatric floor with possible pneumonia VS every 4 hours Oxygen 2-4L/NC to maintain sats >94% Continuous pulse ox Regular diet as tolerated Up ad lib Intake and output Daily weights Nebulizer treatments with albuterol 2 mg PRN every 4 hours Antibiotic: ceftriaxone 200 mg IV every 24 hours acetaminophen 650 mg PO PRN every 4 hours for temp >101.5 methylprednisolone 40 mg IV every 6 hours IVF D5 1.2 NS at 100 ml/hr Incentive spirometer at bedside, encourage use of 10x/hour Chest X-ray on admission Sputum culture on admission Admission Note: 1000: Patient admitted to floor. Alert and oriented x3. Child is irritable. Child states slightly short of breath. Crackles auscultated bilateral posterior bases. No use of accessory muscles for breathing. Temperature: 102.3 F (38.5); Pulse 100; Respiratory Rate 26; B/P 130/86; Oxygen Saturation is 92%; continuous pulse oximetry in place. HOB elevated. Mother states child has not voided since last night. Skin turgor is poor; mucous membranes dry; face flushed. Incentive spirometer at bedside. A patient is going to be discharged with nebulizer treatments with albuterol. The nurse is providing parents with education concerning proper use of a nebulizer. What information should be included? Select all that apply.
Case Study Question 1 of 6 A 2-year-old female is brought t…
Case Study Question 1 of 6 A 2-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Department by her mother with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Nurses’ Notes 0800: 2-year-old female brought to Emergency Department by her mother. Client has a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Mother reports client has had “multiple” episodes of liquid stool per day (5 to 6 times per day), decreased oral intake, and multiple emesis. Mother states, “She can’t keep much down. She has been throwing up everything.” Client is alert but irritable. She was initially crying but making very few tears. Client weighs 12 kg (26.4 pounds). Mother reports client has a diaper rash. Mother reports changing diaper only when client has diarrhea but has not had any diapers since yesterday that were only urine. Vital Signs Time 0815 Temp 39.3°C/102.7°F temporal HR 142 RR 38 B/P 88/52 Pulse oximeter 96% Question 1: Select the three (3) assessment findings that require immediate follow up or evaluation.
The school nurse is walking through the lunchroom when one o…
The school nurse is walking through the lunchroom when one of the children says she “feels strange” after switching her lunch with her friend. The patient is stable and talking to the nurse. Which of the following nursing assessment questions should be asked first?
A child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes upset, cr…
A child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes upset, crying and trashing around when a blood specimen is obtained. The child’s color becomes blue and the respiratory rate increases to 44 breaths/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?
A 16 year-old -female has come to the clinic for the third t…
A 16 year-old -female has come to the clinic for the third time in 6 months to be treated for a urinary tract infection. Your educational material would include which of the following? Select all that apply.