A nurse is caring for a child who has rheumatic fever. When obtaining the child's medical history from the parent, the nurse should recognize the significance of which of the following data as the possible source of the child's infection?

A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse.

The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?

A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother voices concerns about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should include which of the following statements in a discussion with the mother?

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a systemic disorder and is receiving antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and corticosteroids. Both of the child's parents have a smoking history. The child reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rubbing.

The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions?

A nurse is preparing to measure an infant’s vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, "She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed."

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who screams when the parent leaves the room. The parent begins to cry and says, “I don’t understand why my child is so upset. I’ve never seen my child act this way around others before.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A child is admitted with a suspected diagnosis of Wilms’ tumor. The nurse should place a sign with which of the following warnings over the child’s bed?

A nurse is assessing an adolescent who experienced blunt trauma to the abdomen. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?