Parents bring their 7-month-old infant to the clinic for evaluation. The parents tell the nurse that after breastfeeding, they have noticed some white patches on the infant’s tongue that look like curdled milk. The nurse suspects oral candidiasis (thrush). Which question best helps the nurse to confirm this suspicion?

The nurse teaching the parents of an infant newly diagnosed with Meckel Diverticulum. Which of the following incorrect statements made by the parents demonstrates the need for further teaching?

A 6-year-old child with a history of congenital heart disease is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with symptoms of cardiogenic shock, including hypotension, tachycardia, and decreased urinary output. The healthcare provider prescribes interventions to address the child’s compromised cardiac function. Which nursing intervention is the priority in managing cardiogenic shock in this pediatric client?

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for the family of a child with Down Syndrome. Which health recommendations should the nurse prioritize including in the teaching plan?

A school-age child with leukemia experienced severe nausea and vomiting during their first chemotherapy session. The healthcare team plans to administer the next dose of chemotherapy tomorrow. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to minimize nausea and vomiting during the next treatment?

When discussing health promotion of school-age child with a group of parents, which of the following information should the nurse include?

The nurse is preparing an educational presentation for a group of newly hired nurses about the management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse emphasize as the primary intervention for this condition?

The nurse is assessing a child suspected of having coarctation of the aorta.  Which of the following is most indicative of this defect?

The nurse is caring for a child that weighs 55 pounds.  The provider has ordered Gentamicin.  Per the organizational drug reference, the recommended safe dose for Gentamicin is 2.5 mg – 3.5 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours. The nurse calculates the safe dose per day in milligrams as which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with a history of sickle cell disease who is admitted to the hospital with complaints of severe joint pain, fatigue, and fever. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage the child’s current sickle cell crisis?