A nurse is assisting with collecting data from a 10-month-old in the emergency department.

Medical History: Guardians brought the infant to the emergency room after witnessing the infant’s arms and legs shaking.

The infant did not respond to the guardians’ voices during that time.

The episode lasted approximately 5 min and the infant was sleeping soundly afterwards.

On the way to the emergency department, the infant had another episode of shaking of the extremities and drooling. The infant was asleep when they arrived for evaluation.

The infant has no prior medical or surgical history.

Born full-term at 40 weeks to a birth mother who had regular prenatal visits.

Actions to Take: Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is collecting data from a child who has muscular dystrophy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that Apply)

The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which clinical manifestation would indicate pyloric stenosis?

A nurse at a pediatric hotline receives a call from a mother who plans to administer aspirin to a toddler for a fever and wants to know the dosage.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate response?

A nurse is caring for a toddler who has intussusception.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assisting with collecting data from a 10-month-old in the emergency department.

Medical History: Guardians brought the infant to the emergency room after witnessing the infant’s arms and legs shaking.

The infant did not respond to the guardians’ voices during that time.

The episode lasted approximately 5 min and the infant was sleeping soundly afterwards.

On the way to the emergency department, the infant had another episode of shaking of the extremities and drooling. The infant was asleep when they arrived for evaluation.

The infant has no prior medical or surgical history.

Born full-term at 40 weeks to a birth mother who had regular prenatal visits.

Actions to Take: Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 5-week-old infant in the pediatric unit.

The infant has been vomiting since week 2 of life and it has been progressively worse over the past 2 weeks.

Parents report the vomiting is now forceful and projectile (“like a volcano erupting”) immediately after every feeding, but the infant is eager to eat and seems to be constantly hungry.

The infant has been receiving a cow’s milk-based, iron-fortified formula since birth. The pediatrician reports the infant has not gained weight in the past 2 weeks.

The last weight in the pediatrician’s office is 3.54kg (8 lb). No other significant medical or surgical history.

What condition is the client most likely experiencing and what actions should the nurse take to address that condition? What parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the client’s progress?

A nurse is providing instructions about methylphenidate (Ritalin) to the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about manifestations of hypoglycemia with an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a child who has acute appendicitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is providing care to a group of children at a pediatric clinic.

Which of the following children meets the criteria to receive a varicella vaccine?