A 9-year-old admitted to the unit with severe abdominal pain and fever is diagnosed with appendicitis and is placed on the surgery schedule for an appendectomy. The child reports to the nurse of experiencing sudden relief in abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

During a follow-up clinic visit, a mother tells the nurse that her 5-month-old son who had surgical correction for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has rapid breathing, often takes a long time to eat, and requires frequent rest periods. The infant is not crying while being held and his growth is in the expected range. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A 9-year-old admitted to the unit with severe abdominal pain and fever is diagnosed with appendicitis and is placed on the surgery schedule for an appendectomy. The child reports to the nurse of experiencing sudden relief in abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is assessing the lung sounds of a preschooler. Which action should the nurse Implement to ensure the child's cooperation?

This is a 3-year-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. He was born vaginally at 35 weeks and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 3 weeks due to poor feeding. He lives with his parents and an older sibling, who has no medical conditions. The client is here for a follow-up visit.

After the physician orders the echocardiogram, the nurse provides education to the parents on the procedure.

For each statement, click to indicate whether the statement by the parents indicate understanding or no understanding.

Each row must have only one response option selected.

The nurse is providing education to parents about preventing otitis media recurrence in their infant. Which instruction should the nurse include?

1030: The child has an audible murmur. Lung sounds are clear and equal. Pedal pulses present and marked. The parents state that the child has no known allergies. His last meal was approximately 3 hours ago. The child's parents are extremely concerned about the cardiac catheterization.

Vital signs:

Heart rate 108 beats/minute

Blood pressure 92/56 mm Hg

Respiratory rate 22 breaths/minute

Ovvoen saturation 96%

What can the nurse do to help the parents to decrease their anxiety? Select all that apply

1330

• Cardiac catheterization performed; ventricular septal defect closed with mesh
• Admit to the pediatric floor for observation
• Check pedal pulses every 4 hours
• Nothing by mouth
• Place the child on a continuous cardiopulmonary monitor

The nurse reviews the post-catheterization orders.

What two orders would the nurse question?

The client is a 12-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He had a surgical repair of a perforated small intestine 4 days ago. The client is 112.4 Ib. (51 kg). He has a nasogastric tube, a left femoral central line for fluids, and a right hand peripheral intravenous line.

Review H and P, laboratory results, flow sheet, and orders.

The nurse receives the report from the lab and documents the intake and output for 1600.

Based on the client's information at 1600, what symptoms should the nurse look for? Select all that apply.

A newborn with a repaired gastroschisis is transferred to the pediatric unit after several days in the pediatric intensive care unit. The infant is receiving parenteral nutrition and continuous enteral feedings. To maintain normal growth and development of the infant, which action should the nurse include in plan of care?