A 12-year-old child is receiving oxybutynin. What nursing assessment is crucial to monitor the therapeutic effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old boy with Fragile X syndrome who is easily overwhelmed in the hospital environment. The child frequently covers his ears and exhibits hand-flapping behaviors. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate to help reduce the child’s anxiety?

What nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize to ensure the safety and well-being of the infant undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant?

A pediatric nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child diagnosed with obstructive uropathy. The child presents with abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, and a palpable mass on physical examination. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most appropriate for confirming the diagnosis of obstructive uropathy in this child? 

The nurse is discussing the need for parental support in facilitating healthy lifestyles for their adolescent children. What should be a priority focus of this guidance?

A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a 9-year-old child who crying after a traumatic injury involving a laceration on the forehead after a bicycle accident. The child is alert and responsive but has profuse bleeding from the wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?

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?