In a child with metabolic alkalosis, what compensation mechanism would the nurse assess for?

A client diagnosed with varicella two days ago has open vesicles. What precaution sign will the nurse place on the door?

Which priority intervention would the nurse take when admitting a client experiencing status asthmaticus?

Which technique by the nurse would be most effective in encouraging a preschooler to take fluids by mouth?

Which finding in a client with asthma exacerbation requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

A preschool aged girl visits the school nurse and reports that she no longer wants to visit her grandfather in his home because he "hugs me too tight and touches me down there.”. She has told her parents that she does not want to spend the weekend with her grandparents, but her parents say that she has no choice. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Which nursing intervention would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis?

A nurse is reviewing the chart of a 15-month-old client in the clinic for a well-child visit. The nurse notes the following findings in the history and physical, laboratory data, and nurses' notes: 0900: 15-Month well child visit: Client appears overweight but is active in exam room. Parent concerned about picky eating, though client does consume four or five 8-oz cups of whole milk per day. Firm stools every 1-2 days, typically hard pellets with some discomfort. Urinates in diaper several times per day, and no interest in toilet training. Client sleeps well overnight with one daytime nap. No daycare attendance. 0915: 15-Month well child visit: Obtained capillary hemoglobin for point of care testing. Patient tolerated well. Which goal should be the nurse's priority for this client's care?

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old with persistent diarrhea, subject to significant fluid and electrolyte alterations.

Which parent education would the nurse provide when caring for their child with cerebral palsy?

The nurse is preparing diphenhydramine for nausea in a pediatric patient. The physician ordered 6.25 mg/kg intravenous push every six hours. The patient weighs 38 pounds, and the concentration of the medication is 50 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to the patient? Round to the nearest tenths place.

A client is admitted because of sickle cell crisis. The client is prescribed fluids at maintenance and the client weighs 85.8 lb. Using the 4-2-1 formula, calculate the client's intravenous flow rate per hour. Round to the nearest whole number.

An unimmunized toddler has had a fever, runny nose, cough, and white spots in the mouth for three days. A rash has also started on the face and spread to the whole body. Which communicable disease would the nurse suspect based upon the client's symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a child admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following lab findings are characteristic of this syndrome? Select all that apply.

The nurse is evaluating a 30-month-old client. Which data would indicate to the nurse that the child is meeting tasks according to Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development? Select all that apply.

Which cognitive developmental milestone is characteristic of preschoolers?

The nurse teaches the family of a child with celiac disease about proper nutritional choices. The parent demonstrates understanding of the diet when the parent prepares which breakfast foods? Select all that apply.

A child who is allergic to insect stings presents to the school nurse stating, "A bee stung me on the playground.”. What is the priority action by the nurse?

The nurse is scheduled to perform a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) on a toddler. What education will the nurse provide to the parents prior to the procedure?

Which strategy would the nurse apply when vaccinating a child to decrease pain and anxiety?

The student nurse is explaining the cellular response that may have occurred with a type I hypersensitivity, IgE reaction to the family. Which response by the student does not require intervention by the clinical faculty?

When caring for a 3-year-old, the nurse notes the child's oxygen saturation while awake is at 90

A client who weighs 76.5 kg is ordered hydromorphone 0.2 mg/kg/day intravenous push divided as needed every 6 hours. Available supply is 1 mg/mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer in one dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenths place. Record the numeric answer only.

The nurse is educating parents on the genetic inheritance of hemophilia What response by the parents of the client determines they have understood the education?