A child who is placed on an antidepressant must see a mental health specialist weekly for at least the first 8 weeks to assess for an increased risk of suicidal tendencies.  

Which instruction is most helpful for administering albuterol to a child with asthma?

When a child is on high-dose corticosteroids for a lengthy time period, the nurse must watch for signs of hypertension, hyperglycemia, immunosuppression, poor wound healing, emotional lability, and excessive hunger. All symptoms associated with long-term corticosteroid use must be reported.  

Match the correct cardiac defect description to the specific structural defect.  

Which is the highest-priority assessment for a child admitted to the hospital for complications associated with substance abuse?  

What is the drug of choice for the relief of mild to moderate pain in infants and children?  

 Prevention of rheumatic fever can best be accomplished by:

Interpret the following arterial blood gas values to determine the acid-base imbalance. pH 7.48   PaCO2 33   HCO3 24 7.35–7.45 pH 90–110 PAO2         35–45 PaCO2           22–26 HCO3

The pediatric nurse is admitting a child diagnosed with tuberculosis. What personal protective equipment (PPE) will the nurse prepare?  

A mother expresses concern that her 1-year-old infant is overweight. She states that her family has a tendency to be overweight and wishes to discontinue formula feedings and start the infant on low-fat milk. The nurse assesses that the present weight of the infant is 24 lb. The infant’s birth weight was 8 lb 2 oz. The best response of the nurse would be: