The parents of a 6-week-old boy come to the clinic for evaluation because the infant has been vomiting. The parents report that the vomiting has been increasing in frequency and forcefulness over the last week. The mother says, "Sometimes, it seems like it just bursts out of his mouth." A diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is suspected. When performing the physical examination, what would the nurse most likely find?

A nurse is caring for a client who experience a vaginal birth 3 hr ago. Upon palpation, the fundus is displaced to the right of midline, is firm, and is two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete at this time?

After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for gestational trophoblastic disease (hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy! about her condition, which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?

Which change in status should alert the nurse to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in a child with a head Injury?

A patient asks about contraception and using an IUD. The nurse explains the IUD best prevents conception by:

The nurse assesses a postpartum patient's discharge as being moderate in amount. How should the nurse document the appearance of the lochia?

The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old boy with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What would the nurse correlate with disorder?

A postpartum woman has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Which of the following is essential to be included in the family teaching of this client?

A nurse is providing family planning counselling. Which action is most appropriate?

A child with persistent otitis media with effusion is to undergo insertion of pressure- equalizing tubes via a myringotomy. The child is to be discharged later that day. After teaching the parents about caring for their child after discharge, which statement indicates that the teaching was successful?

The nurse is assisting low-income families to access health care. The nurse is aware that, in today's society, this most accurately defines the diversity of a modern family.

A neonate is admitted, and the nurse notes the blood glucose level is 35 mg/dL. The nurse should monitor the neonate for:

The adolescent continues to develop self-concept and self-esteem. Which of the following is the most important to a teen’s self-esteem?

The laboratory test to screen for gestational diabetes is:

The physician orders insulin Novalog 17 units subcutaneous. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL. How many units will be administered to the patient?

After teaching a group of parents about ear infections in children, which statement indicates that the teaching was successful?

The nurse is discussing discharge instructions with the parents of a 6-year-old who had a tonsillectomy. What is the most important thing to stress?

A husband is scheduled for a vasectomy in two (2) days. The nurse is reviewing the education with him and his wife. Which of the following statements by the husband indicates a need for further instructions?

The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with a cleft palate. The child will undergo corrective surgery at age 3 months. The mother would like to continue breastfeeding the baby after surgery and wonders if it is possible. How should the nurse respond?

The client's last menstrual period (LMP) was December 17th, 2016 According to Nägele's Rule her expected cate of delivery (EDD) is:

Which maternal condition is considered a contraindication for the application of internal monitoring devices?

A group of nursing students are reviewing the components of the endocrine system. The students demonstrate understanding of the review when they identify what as the primary function of this system?

The nurse is watching toddlers at play. Which normal behavior would the nurse observe?

The nurse is performing a cultural assessment of an Asian family that has a child hospitalized for leukemia. What is the best technique for providing culturally competent care for this family