A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who recently had a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed. Which of the following statements indicate a need for further teaching? (Select all that apply).
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroesophageal ref…
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings are associated with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is educating a parent on preventing dehydration in a…
A nurse is educating a parent on preventing dehydration in a child with a fever and mild respiratory symptoms. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize to ensure effective hydration management at home?
A nurse is assessing a newborn 30 minutes after birth. Which…
A nurse is assessing a newborn 30 minutes after birth. Which finding is expected?
Provider Prescriptions Day 1, 1730:CT scan of head STATNPOSe…
Provider Prescriptions Day 1, 1730:CT scan of head STATNPOSeizure precautionsElevate head of bed 15° to 30°. Nurses’ Notes Day 2, 1745:Called to room by parent. Adolescent is having jerking movements of all extremities, is unresponsive, eyes are rolled upwards, mucous membranes are blue, and copious amounts of clear mucus is noted at the corners of the mouth. Vital Signs Day 2, 1745:Pulse rate 132/min Oxygen saturation 88% on room air Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply).
Which of the following findings require immediate follow-up?…
Which of the following findings require immediate follow-up? (Select all that apply).
Provider order: Acetaminophen 200 mg PO nowSafe dose range:…
Provider order: Acetaminophen 200 mg PO nowSafe dose range: 10–15 mg/kg/dose every 4–6 hoursChild’s weight: 12.5 kg Is this dose safe, below safe range, or above safe range?
The client is placed on NPO status and fluids are started as…
The client is placed on NPO status and fluids are started as the client may need surgery. Select the priority order from each category that the nurse anticipates including in the plan of care at this time. Nursing Diagnostics Medication
A nurse is caring for a preterm infant who has developed inc…
A nurse is caring for a preterm infant who has developed increasing abdominal distention, abdominal tenderness, bilious gastric residuals, and bloody stools. The infant has also become lethargic and has an increased frequency of apnea. Which action should the nurse take first?
A teenager has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is h…
A teenager has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is having manic symptoms. What are appropriate nursing responses? (Select all that apply.)