The parent of a 4-year-old child has contacted the health care provider’s office. The parent reports their child was exposed to someone with chickenpox. The parent has inquired about when their child may show symptoms if they have contracted the disease. What information should be provided?

The nurse is examining an 8-year-old child admitted to the emergency department with tachycardia and tachypnea. Which follow-up assessment will the nurse recommend to determine the extent of the child’s hypoxia?

A nurse suspects that an adolescent may have community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). What would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.

Which action should be most effective in gaining the cooperation of a toddler during a physical examination?

. A parent brings an 8-year-old child for evaluation because of a rash on the lower leg. Which finding supports the suspicion that the child has Lyme disease?

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a child diagnosed with pinworms. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching?

Bacterial pneumonia is suspected in a 4-year-old child with fever, headache, and chest pain. Which assessment finding indicates the need for this child to be hospitalized?

The nurse is examining a 5-year-old child. Which sign or symptom is a reliable first indication of respiratory illness in a child of this age?

. A child with a pneumothorax has a chest tube attached to a water seal system. When assessing the child, the nurse notices that the chest tube has become disconnected from the drainage system. What will the nurse do first?

The nurse has completed a comprehensive health history of an 8-year-old child who presented to the clinic with concerns about pain during urination. The health history revealed a history of asthma as well as delays in reading and writing. What should be the nurse’s priority focus of the physical examination?