A 9-month-old infant is seen in the emergency department aft…

A 9-month-old infant is seen in the emergency department after developing urticaric rash with cough and wheezing. When collecting the history of events prior to the sudden onset of the rash with cough and wheezing, the mother states they were “feeding the baby new foods.” Which food is the most likey cause of this type of reaction in the infant?  

A mother tells the nurse that her daughter’s favorite toy is…

A mother tells the nurse that her daughter’s favorite toy is a large, empty box that contained a stove. She plays “house” in it with her toddler brother. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of growth and development, the nurse recognizes that this is  

Erythema infectiosum is commonly referred to as “fifth disea…

Erythema infectiosum is commonly referred to as “fifth disease” because it was historically classified as the fifth common red rash in children. Rash distribution: erythema of the cheeks, giving the appearance of “slapped cheeks.” The rash appears after the red cheeks appear and is characterized by a lacy pattern on the trunk and extremities.