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 caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?

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 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 parent of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child visit how the child's frequent temper tantrums can best be handled. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest to the parent?

A nurse is caring for a child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids.
The nurse should anticipate providing which of the following types of fluid?

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?

A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an infant who is dehydrated. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child’s stress?

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?