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Which task is appropriate for a nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) when caring for a client with valve disease?

A UAP reports the following vital signs for a post-operative adult patient: BP 130/88 mmHg, HR 94 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, SpO₂ 96%. What should the nurse do next?

A parent of a child with epilepsy asks the nurse about the primary cause of seizures. How should the nurse respond regarding the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children?

A nurse is caring for a child with hydrocephalus who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?

A young child has just injured an ankle at school. In addition to calling the child’s parents, what is the most appropriate immediate action by the school nurse?

The nurse is caring for a thirteen-year-old boy who has just had his arm fracture casted due to a bike accident. She is aware that monitoring the limb below the injury is critical to ensure proper healing and prevent complications. Which of the following assessments is least crucial for the nurse to perform on the area distal to the injury?

A nurse is caring for a newborn with a myelomeningocele who is awaiting surgical closure of the defect. Which assessment finding is of most concern?

The clinic nurse receives a phone call from the parent of 4-year-old child. Parent reports the child had a 12- hour history of runny nose, cough and fever with temp this a.m. of  104°F. She witnessed the child become unresponsive while sitting in a chair and lowered child to floor and onto their side. Child then had rigidity and shaking of arms and legs for approx 4-5 min. Child remains listless, minimally responsive, but appears to be breathing normally. Lips are pink. Child had a febrile seizure at 2 years old. What is the top priority for the nurse to address?

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old admitted with acute bacterial meningitis. Throughout her shift, the child remains restless and irritable. To help manage his symptoms, what would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement?