During a health check-up without his parents, a 17-year-old tells the nurse he is gay. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

An adolescent is scheduled for outpatient arthroscopic surgery on his knee next week. As part of preparing him for the procedure, which action would be most appropriate?

The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment for a 5-year-old boy in preparation for kindergarten. The boy’s grandmother is his primary caregiver because the boy’s mother has suffered from depression and substance abuse issues. The nurse understands that the child is at increased risk for which developmental problem?

Two working parents are discussing with the school nurse the possibility of their 12-year-old girl going home alone after school. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?

When preparing to perform a health history and physical exam on the pediatric patient, the nurse will utilize certain steps to provide an appropriate approach towards the child.  Select all that apply.

When preparing to perform a health history and physical exam on the pediatric patient, the nurse will utilize certain steps to provide an appropriate approach towards the child.  Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment for a 5-year-old boy in preparation for kindergarten. The boy’s grandmother is his primary caregiver because the boy’s mother has suffered from depression and substance abuse issues. The nurse understands that the child is at increased risk for which developmental problem?

A preschool child is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic lumbar puncture. Which action by the nurse would violate a child’s bill of health care rights?

The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed 3-year-old girl. The nurse is providing teaching to the mother about proper oral hygiene. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is performing an annual check-up for an 8-year-old child. Compared to the previous assessment of this child, which of the following characteristics would most likely be observed?