The parents of a school-age child with cerebral palsy express concern that muscle spasticity is interfering with daily activities and ask the nurse if medications can help. How should the nurse apply knowledge of pharmacologic management in responding to the parents’ question?

The school nurse is asked to observe a first-grade student who is having difficulty following directions. The teacher suspects the child may be experiencing absence (petit mal) seizures. Which clinical manifestation is most consistent with this type of seizure?

A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Based on this diagnosis, which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to observe during assessment?

A 4-year-old child is hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. The child is tearful, clinging to the caregiver, and refuses to let the nurse listen to their lungs. Based on the developmental stage of a preschooler, in which order should the nurse implement the following actions? List in the order of prioritization 1 to 4.

A child with spina bifida has developed a latex allergy due to repeated bladder catheterizations and surgeries. Which nursing intervention best demonstrates an evaluation of the child’s condition and prioritization of care?

A 4-year-old child is hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. The child is tearful, clinging to the caregiver, and refuses to let the nurse listen to their lungs. Based on the developmental stage of a preschooler, in which order should the nurse implement the following actions? List in the order of prioritization 1 to 4.

The parents of a newborn with a visible abnormality on the back are informed by the neonatologist that their child has a myelomeningocele. They ask the nurse, “What exactly does that mean?” Which response by the nurse best demonstrates an appropriate application of clinical knowledge in a family-centered care approach?

A child with spina bifida has developed a latex allergy due to repeated bladder catheterizations and surgeries. Which nursing intervention best demonstrates an evaluation of the child’s condition and prioritization of care?

A child with cerebral palsy has undergone surgery for placement of an intrathecal baclofen pump. Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching the parents about caring for their child? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Based on this diagnosis, which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to observe during assessment?