Considering the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately to the provider when a child is admitted in a vaso-occlusive crisis?  

The nurse is assessing an infant with suspected Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). Which characteristics of this condition should the nurse expect to see?

A 8-year old child presents in the Emergency Department (ED) complaints of intermittent headache for a few weeks now.  The parents tells the triage nurse that the child has had nausea & vomiting for the last couple of days, has difficulty reading, and seems to be “off balance” when getting out of bed in the morning.  The physician orders an MRI of the child’s head, neck, and chest. What might you as the triage nurse suspect is causing this child’s symptoms?

A 3 year old female is brought to her pediatrician’s office by her parents for complaints of foul smelling urine, and increased urination.  As the RN, you ask the parents if she has been acting normal or having difficulty urinating.  The parents tell you that yesterday evening the child did say her tummy hurt and started crying when she went to the bathroom.   The doctor prescribes antibiotics for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).  As the RN, you prepare to discharge the patient from the doctor’s office.  What is important education to provide to this family?  Select all that apply

A previously healthy child presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 2 week history of fever, bruising and decrease activity. CBC with differential and a chemistry panel are drawn and the child is started on IV fluids. The nurse receives a call from the lab with some critical values – the WBC is 1.4(K), with 50% “blasts”, ANC is 200 and hemoglobin is 9.0%. Based on the presentation of the child above to the ED and the lab values, what test would be ordered to determine a definitive diagnosis for this child?

Erickson’s stages of development are? Please list the stage and conflict (in this format: apples vs. oranges)

What is a trachoma?

Tamarlane claimed to be a descendant of _______ and ______ India.

How is Chlamydia trachomatis transmitted?

A 15 year old male arrives to the outpatient clinic for his chemotherapy infusion.  The teenager begins vomiting as soon as he gets into his room and sees the nurse who will be accessing his Port-a-cath to start the infusion.  What medication would be the BEST choice for this patient at this time and what is the rationale for selecting this medication?   (short answer please)