A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after suddenly gagging and coughing while playing. The parent reports that the child was playing with small toys. Which symptom would be most concerning?
Which nursing intervention should be used when feeding an in…
Which nursing intervention should be used when feeding an infant with cleft palate?
Which of the following requires immediate nursing interventi…
Which of the following requires immediate nursing intervention in a 2-year-old child with acute vomiting and dehydration?
Most newborn and infant primitive reflexes are gone by the f…
Most newborn and infant primitive reflexes are gone by the first few months of life. Match the reflexes with the their corresponding description.
A nurse is educating a group of adolescents about health pro…
A nurse is educating a group of adolescents about health promotion. Which of the following topics are appropriate health concerns for this age group? (Select all that apply.)
A 15-month-old child receives the MMR vaccine at a routine w…
A 15-month-old child receives the MMR vaccine at a routine well-child visit. The next day, the parent calls the clinic stating the child has developed a fever, redness to injection site, mild rash and irritability. What is the best response by the nurse?
“When administering oral medications that are bitter to an i…
“When administering oral medications that are bitter to an infant or small child, the nurse mixes it with”
A school-age child with acute diarrhea and dehydration is be…
A school-age child with acute diarrhea and dehydration is being given oral rehydration solutions (ORS). The child’s mother calls the clinic nurse because he has had two episodes of vomiting in 4 hours. Mother is worried. The nurse should recommend which priority intervention?
A parent brings a child to the emergency department after in…
A parent brings a child to the emergency department after ingesting a poisonous hydrocarbon. What is a priority nursing action?
A 7-year-old child underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy for…
A 7-year-old child underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy for an unruptured appendix. Which of the following postoperative nursing interventions is most appropriate?