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- A nurse is caring for a child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse that the child's appendix is perforated?A)Sudden decrease in abdominal painB)Low-grade feverC)Absent Rovsing's signD)Flaccid abdomen
- A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks 32 oz of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddle is at risk for which of the following disorders?A)Diabetes mellitusB)ObesityC)Iron deficiency anemiaD)Rickets
- A nurse is caring for a child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids. The nurse should anticipate providing which of the following types of fluid?A)WaterB)BrothC)Oral rehydration solutionD)Diluted apple juice
- A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant about introducing solid foods. The nurse should recommend that which of the following foods be introduced first?A)Cooked egg whitesB)pureed meatsC)Strained fruitsD)Iron-fortified cereal
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- A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?A)WheatB)BarleyC)RiceD)Rye
- A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A)Monitor the child for fluid volume excess.B)Discuss the manifestations of hyperglycemia with the parents.C)Place the child on a low-sodium diet.D)Teach the parents about cortisol replacement therapy.
- A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception. Which of the following fluids should the nurse select for the infant?A)Half-strength infant formulaB)Sterile waterC)Oral electrolyte solutionD)Half-strength orange juice
- A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A)Monitor the child for fluid volume excess.B)Discuss the manifestations of hyperglycemia with the parents.C)Place the child on a low-sodium diet.D)Teach the parents about cortisol replacement therapy.
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- A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the tube feeding?A)Test the pH of gastric aspirate.B)Discard any residual gastric contents.C)Place the client in low Fowler's position.D)Warm the feeding solution to body temperature.
- A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old infant. Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.✓Place child supine with head of bed at 30✓E✓Intussusception✓Stool patterns✓Abdominal painActions to Take✕Insert rectal tube.✓Place child supine with head of bed at 30✕Initiate parenteral nutrition Place✕child on NPO status.Potential Condition✓Intussusception✕Pyloric stenosis✕Short bowel syndrome✕Esophageal atresiaParameters to Monitor✓Stool patterns✓Abdominal pain✕Nutritional status✕Characteristics of gastric secretions
- A one-month old baby has been admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. Which of the following assessments is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the baby's primary health-care provider?A)Undigested emesisB)Apical heart rate of 156 bpmC)Serum potassium of 3.6 mEq/dLD)Sunken fontanelle
- A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks 32 oz of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddle is at risk for which of the following disorders?A)Diabetes mellitusB)ObesityC)Iron deficiency anemiaD)Rickets
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- A nurse is caring for a preschool child with suspected diabetes insipidus. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to observe?A)GlycosuriaB)Polyuria and polydipsiaC)Nausea and vomitingD)Oliguria
- Which of the following factors is associated with an increased in in pyloric stenosis?A)Participation in team sports and regular physical activityB)High self-esteem and positive body imageC)Perfectionism and high levels of anxietyD)Positive social support and healthy family relationships
- Which of the following clinical manifestations is commonly seen in pyloric stenosis?A)Abdominal distentionB)DiarrheaC)ConstipationD)Projectile vomiting after feeding
- A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception. Which of the following fluids should the nurse select for the infant?A)Half-strength infant formulaB)Sterile waterC)Oral electrolyte solutionD)Half-strength orange juice