A child receives a prescription for loratadine 5 mg by mouth once day. The botled is labelled "Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL."

How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to administer with each dose?

(Enter numerical value only.)

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus presenting with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision. Which action should the nurse take first?

A child receives a prescription for loratadine 5 mg by mouth once day. The botled is labelled "Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL."

How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to administer with each dose?

(Enter numerical value only.)

The nurse is caring for an infant who was recently diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.

Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently by the school nurse over the past three weeks after school begins in the fall. He reports headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping.

Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a 5-week-old infant presenting with a history of projectile vomiting after feedings.

Which additional finding should the nurse expect to assess?

A 9-week-old infant is scheduled for a cleft lip repair. Which information is most important for the nurse to convey to the surgeon before transporting the infant to the surgical suite?

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 child who weighs 18 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours. The bottle is labelled, "Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?

(Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

During her sports physical examination, 15-year-old female requests oral contraceptives. She explains that she is sexually active and does not want her parents to know. Which action should the nurse take?

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