________ are large lymphoid nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx that guard against ingested and inhaled pathogens.
A child is diagnosed with early hypovolemic shock following…
A child is diagnosed with early hypovolemic shock following surgical intervention for ruptured appendix. Which nursing assessment findings best support early hypovolemic shock?
The nurse observes a colleague about to administer an IM inj…
The nurse observes a colleague about to administer an IM injection to a 12-month-old. Which intervention requires the nurse to intervene?
The nurse notes substernal retractions when assess a child….
The nurse notes substernal retractions when assess a child. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct area where the nurse made this observation.
The mother is in an examination room with her 2-year-old son…
The mother is in an examination room with her 2-year-old son who is active and uncooperative. Which statements by the nurse would be helpful in assisting the 2-year-old to sit still for the examination? Select all that apply.
An infant with poor feeding is suspected of having a congeni…
An infant with poor feeding is suspected of having a congenital heart defect. The parents are asking why a chest x-ray is necessary for their infant. How will the nurse respond?
The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant. What anatomic…
The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant. What anatomic and physiologic consideration(s) related to skin integrity will the nurse take into account during the infant’s care? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with measles. Wha…
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with measles. What action(s) does the nurse anticipate in the child’s plan of care? Select all that apply.
A 12-year-old has been brought to the ER following an automo…
A 12-year-old has been brought to the ER following an automobile accident. His heart rate is 156 beats/min, his blood pressure is 75/48 mm Hg, and his respiratory rate is 36 breaths/min. He is actively bleeding from a large wound in his left leg. What type of shock is this child at risk for?
The nurse is caring for a child from a non-English speaking…
The nurse is caring for a child from a non-English speaking country. The child is crying, and the interpreter is stating that the child has extreme pain. What should be the nurse’s priority?