A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse collects data knowing that a common characteristic associated with nephrotic syndrome is:

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?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following snacks should the nurse offer the client?

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 planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client’s temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?

How many mL of fluid intake should the nurse record for a client who consumed 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water during a 4-hour period? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)

A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates a need for additional teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a child and notes the presence of bruises on her arms and legs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse working at a clinic speaks on the telephone with a parent of a 2-month-old infant. The parent tells the nurse that the infant has projectile vomiting followed by hunger after meals.

Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for an infant with the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume related to congestive heart failure?