A 4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted with a respiratory infection. The nurse is reviewing the child’s prescribed medications, including pancreatic enzymes, a mucolytic agent, a bronchodilator, and antibiotics. When is the best time to administer the pancreatic enzymes?
An 8-month-old infant is admitted with acute gastroenteritis…
An 8-month-old infant is admitted with acute gastroenteritis and mild dehydration. The healthcare provider prescribes strict intake and output (I&O) monitoring.During the 12-hour day shift (0700–1900), the nurse documents the following feedings:TimeAmount Offered (oz)Amount Left in Bottle (oz)08006 oz1 oz11004 oz0 oz14006 oz2 oz17005 oz1 ozHow many milliliters (mL) of formula did the infant consume during the shift?
An infant returned to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) a…
An infant returned to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) after a surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. Which nursing intervention should be priority?
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who often experi…
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who often experiences heartburn and regurgitation, especially at night. Which recommendation is most appropriate to reduce these symptoms?
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with cystic fibro…
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis about the child’s dietary needs. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching?
A child is admitted to the hospital with intussusception. Wh…
A child is admitted to the hospital with intussusception. What form and color of stool did the parents report their child is having?
The nurse is caring for a child with talipes equinovarus. Wh…
The nurse is caring for a child with talipes equinovarus. What is the priority intervention the nurse will prepare to assist with?
The pediatric nurse examines a 5-week-old infant who has bee…
The pediatric nurse examines a 5-week-old infant who has been observed having projectile and nonbilious vomiting. Upon palpation, the nurse feels an olive-shaped mass in the midepigastrium. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
Which of the following denotes the average urine output for…
Which of the following denotes the average urine output for different age groups? (Select all that apply.)
Which priority nursing action is appropriate for a child who…
Which priority nursing action is appropriate for a child who presents in the emergency department with an ankle sprain injury?