A preschool child cries when the nurse enters the room. Which intervention will facilitate a caring, therapeutic relationship with the child? 

The nurse is assessing a 9-month-old boy during a scheduled visit. The child never squeals or laughs. This finding would suggest what nursing action is needed?

A nurse is discussing feeding with the parents of an infant. Which of the following statements by the parents would require additional teaching? 

The parent of a 6-month-old child who just received third dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) asks the nurse when should the fourth dose be given. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nursing is providing teaching to the parent of a preschooler who is scheduled to have surgery in 2 weeks and the mother would like to know what is a good time frame to provide information to the preschooler.  Based on the developmental level of a preschooler, what should be the best nursing response?

The nurse is caring for a 9 year old admitted with fracture. Which of the following pain scale should the nurse use to assess the pain?

The charge nurse is observing a new graduate nurse communicating with a 5 year old who is being transferred to an intensive care unit. Which of the following statement by the new graduate nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

The nurse is teaching the parent of an 8 month old regarding nutrition in infancy. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the parent to avoid at 8 months of age? Select all that apply.

Which of the following should be implemented when administering oral medications that are bitter to a small child?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4 year old who insists on having the nurse perform every assessment and intervention on her imaginary friend first. She then agrees to have the assessment or intervention done to herself. The nurse identifies the preschooler’s behavior as: